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Space Shuttle Columbia / OV-102 | STS-58

SUCCESS Space Shuttle →
Oct 18, 1993 at 14:53 UTC
Low Earth Orbit Kennedy Space Center, FL, USA 99% success
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PADLaunch Complex 39B
SITEKennedy Space Center, FL, USA →
ORBITLow Earth Orbit
PROGRAMSpace Shuttle

STS-58 was a mission flown by Space Shuttle Columbia launched from Kennedy Space Center, Florida, on 18 October 1993. The missions was primarily devoted to experiments concerning the physiological effects of spaceflight.

AGENCY
Lockheed Space Operations Company
MISSION
STS-58
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
PROGRAM
Space Shuttle
COUNTRY
USA
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Half-year
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API ID: 8f2f2d92-45c8-4398-b8ac-596c5dc47599
Reported date: Oct 18, 1993 at 14:53 UTC
Last synced: 7 minutes ago
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OV-102SERIAL
28FLIGHTS
Low Earth OrbitDESTINATION
DestroyedSTATUS
FLIGHT-PROVEN CAPSULE

Space Shuttle Columbia (Orbiter Vehicle Designation: OV-102) was the first space-rated orbiter in NASA's Space Shuttle fleet. It launched for the first time on mission STS-1 on April 12, 1981,…

CREW MANIFEST
John E. BlahaCommander
Richard A. SearfossPilot
Martin J. FettmanPayload Specialist
Margaret Rhea SeddonMission Specialist
David WolfMission Specialist
William S. McArthurMission Specialist
Shannon LucidMission Specialist
MANUFACTURER
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
FLIGHTS
135
SUCCESSES
133
SUCCESS RATE
98.5%

The Space Shuttle is a retired, partially reusable low Earth orbital spacecraft system operated from 1981 to 2011 by the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) as part of the Space Shuttle program. Its official program name was Space Transportation System (STS). Five complete Space Shuttle orbiter vehicles were built and flown on a total of 135 missions from 1981 to 2011.

When is the Space Shuttle Columbia / OV-102 | STS-58 launch?
The Space Shuttle Columbia / OV-102 | STS-58 is scheduled for Monday, October 18, 1993 at 2:53 PM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: SUCCESS.
What rocket is being used for STS-58?
The Space Shuttle Columbia / OV-102 | STS-58 mission uses the Space Shuttle rocket, manufactured by National Aeronautics and Space Administration. The Space Shuttle has flown 135 times with a 98.5% success rate.
Where is the Space Shuttle Columbia / OV-102 | STS-58 launching from?
The launch takes place from Launch Complex 39B at Kennedy Space Center, FL, USA.
What orbit is STS-58 going to?
The STS-58 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching STS-58?
The Space Shuttle Columbia / OV-102 | STS-58 is operated by Lockheed Space Operations Company. It is part of the Space Shuttle program.
Can I watch the Space Shuttle Columbia / OV-102 | STS-58 launch live?
Yes. Visit the launch detail page on Space Launch Live for embedded YouTube webcasts, replay videos, and links to live coverage from SpaceX, NASA, NASASpaceflight, and other channels.
Mar 29, 2026 03:06 UTC
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Launch date set: Oct 18, 1993 at 14:53 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Lockheed Space Operations Company
Mar 29, 2026 03:06 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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Launch ID: 8f2f2d92-45c8-4398-b8ac-596c5dc47599
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Pad weather at 28.63, -80.62

Mission Profile

STS-58 was a Space Shuttle mission operated by Lockheed Space Operations Company that lifted off from Launch Complex 39B, Kennedy Space Center, FL, USA on October 18, 1993. The flight carried its payload to Low Earth Orbit. It was flown as part of the Space Shuttle program. The launch was a success.