UNITED SPACE ALLIANCE

Space Shuttle Endeavour / OV-105 | STS-108

SUCCESSDec 5, 2001 at 22:19 UTCSpace Shuttle
PADLaunch Complex 39B
SITEKennedy Space Center, FL, USA →
ORBITLow Earth Orbit
TYPEHuman Exploration
PROGRAMSpace Shuttle

STS-108 was a Space Shuttle mission to the International Space Station (ISS) flown by Space Shuttle Endeavour. Its primary objective was to deliver supplies to and help maintain the ISS. It was the 12th shuttle flight to visit the International Space Station and the first since the installation of the Russian airlock called Pirs on the station. Endeavour delivered the Expedition 4 crew to the orbital outpost. The Expedition 3 crew returned to Earth on Endeavour.

VEHICLE
Space Shuttle
AGENCY
United Space Alliance
MISSION
STS-108
MISSION TYPE
Human Exploration
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
PROGRAM
Space Shuttle
COUNTRY
USA
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
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API ID: 6bd826ab-d007-45dd-a722-6bdbb2720cc1
Reported date: Dec 5, 2001 at 22:19 UTC
Last synced: 3 minutes ago
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OV-105SERIAL
25FLIGHTS
International Space StationDESTINATION
RetiredSTATUS
FLIGHT-PROVEN CAPSULE

Space Shuttle Endeavour (Orbiter Vehicle Designation: OV-105) is a retired orbiter from NASA's Space Shuttle program and the fifth and final operational shuttle built. It embarked on its first mission,…

CREW MANIFEST
Dominic L. Pudwill GorieCommander
Mark KellyPilot
Daniel M. TaniMission Specialist
Yury OnufriyenkoMission Specialist
Carl E. WalzMission Specialist
Daniel W. BurschMission Specialist
Linda M. GodwinMission 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 Endeavour / OV-105 | STS-108 launch?
The Space Shuttle Endeavour / OV-105 | STS-108 is scheduled for Wednesday, December 5, 2001 at 10:19 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-108?
The Space Shuttle Endeavour / OV-105 | STS-108 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 Endeavour / OV-105 | STS-108 launching from?
The launch takes place from Launch Complex 39B at Kennedy Space Center, FL, USA.
What orbit is STS-108 going to?
The STS-108 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching STS-108?
The Space Shuttle Endeavour / OV-105 | STS-108 is operated by United Space Alliance. It is part of the Space Shuttle program.
Can I watch the Space Shuttle Endeavour / OV-105 | STS-108 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: Dec 5, 2001 at 22:19 UTC
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