UNITED SPACE ALLIANCE

Space Shuttle Columbia / OV-102 | STS-84

SUCCESSMay 15, 1997 at 08:07 UTCSpace Shuttle
PADLaunch Complex 39A
SITEKennedy Space Center, FL, USA →
ORBITLow Earth Orbit
TYPEHuman Exploration
PROGRAMShuttle–Mir

STS-84 was a manned spaceflight mission by Space Shuttle Atlantis to the Mir space station.

VEHICLE
Space Shuttle
AGENCY
United Space Alliance
MISSION
STS-84
MISSION TYPE
Human Exploration
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
PROGRAM
Shuttle–Mir
COUNTRY
USA
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Half-year
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API ID: 6f62fd49-e851-4f83-a586-9941de83df61
Reported date: May 15, 1997 at 08:07 UTC
Last synced: 6 hours ago
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OV-104SERIAL
33FLIGHTS
MirDESTINATION
RetiredSTATUS
FLIGHT-PROVEN CAPSULE

Space Shuttle Atlantis (Orbiter Vehicle Designation: OVu2011104) is a Space Shuttle orbiter vehicle belonging to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the spaceflight and space exploration agency of the…

CREW MANIFEST
Charles J. PrecourtCommander
Eileen CollinsPilot
Carlos I. NoriegaMission Specialist
Yelena KondakovaMission Specialist
Ed LuMission Specialist
Jean-Franu00e7ois ClervoyMission Specialist
Michael FoaleMission 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-84 launch?
The Space Shuttle Columbia / OV-102 | STS-84 is scheduled for Thursday, May 15, 1997 at 8:07 AM 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-84?
The Space Shuttle Columbia / OV-102 | STS-84 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-84 launching from?
The launch takes place from Launch Complex 39A at Kennedy Space Center, FL, USA.
What orbit is STS-84 going to?
The STS-84 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching STS-84?
The Space Shuttle Columbia / OV-102 | STS-84 is operated by United Space Alliance. It is part of the Shuttle–Mir program.
Can I watch the Space Shuttle Columbia / OV-102 | STS-84 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.
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Launch date set: May 15, 1997 at 08:07 UTC
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Mission Profile

STS-84 was a Space Shuttle mission operated by United Space Alliance that lifted off from Launch Complex 39A, Kennedy Space Center, FL, USA on May 15, 1997. The flight carried its payload on a human exploration mission to Low Earth Orbit. It was flown as part of the Shuttle–Mir program. The launch was a success.