UNITED SPACE ALLIANCE

Space Shuttle Discovery / OV-103 | STS-133

SUCCESSFeb 24, 2011 at 21:53 UTCSpace Shuttle
PADLaunch Complex 39A
SITEKennedy Space Center, FL, USA →
ORBITLow Earth Orbit
TYPEHuman Exploration
PROGRAMSpace Shuttle

STS-133 was an ISS assembly flight. Payload included the Permanent Multipurpose Module Leonardo, which was left permanently docked to one of the station’s ports. The shuttle also carried the third of four ExPRESS Logistics Carriers to the ISS, as well as a humanoid robot called Robonaut.

VEHICLE
Space Shuttle
AGENCY
United Space Alliance
MISSION
STS-133
MISSION TYPE
Human Exploration
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
PROGRAM
Space Shuttle
COUNTRY
USA
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
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API ID: 95875b04-a488-4791-b54f-35615c3223d6
Reported date: Feb 24, 2011 at 21:53 UTC
Last synced: 10 hours ago
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OV-103SERIAL
39FLIGHTS
International Space StationDESTINATION
RetiredSTATUS
FLIGHT-PROVEN CAPSULE

Space Shuttle Discovery (Orbiter Vehicle Designation: OV-103) is one of the orbiters from NASA's Space Shuttle program and the third of five fully operational orbiters to be built. Its first…

CREW MANIFEST
Steven LindseyCommander
Eric BoePilot
Alvin DrewMission Specialist
Nicole StottMission Specialist
Michael BarrattMission Specialist
Stephen BowenMission 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 Discovery / OV-103 | STS-133 launch?
The Space Shuttle Discovery / OV-103 | STS-133 is scheduled for Thursday, February 24, 2011 at 9:53 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-133?
The Space Shuttle Discovery / OV-103 | STS-133 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 Discovery / OV-103 | STS-133 launching from?
The launch takes place from Launch Complex 39A at Kennedy Space Center, FL, USA.
What orbit is STS-133 going to?
The STS-133 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching STS-133?
The Space Shuttle Discovery / OV-103 | STS-133 is operated by United Space Alliance. It is part of the Space Shuttle program.
Can I watch the Space Shuttle Discovery / OV-103 | STS-133 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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