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Space Shuttle Endeavour / OV-105 | STS-54

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Jan 13, 1993 at 13:59 UTC
Low Earth Orbit Communications Kennedy Space Center, FL, USA 99% success
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PADLaunch Complex 39B
SITEKennedy Space Center, FL, USA →
ORBITLow Earth Orbit
TYPECommunications
PROGRAMSpace Shuttle

STS-54 was a Space Transportation System (NASA Space Shuttle) mission using orbiter Endeavour. This was the third flight for Endeavour and was launched on 13 January 1993.

AGENCY
Lockheed Space Operations Company
MISSION
STS-54
MISSION TYPE
Communications
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
PROGRAM
Space Shuttle
COUNTRY
USA
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
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API ID: bec79cea-e31f-4ec5-9036-4bbb7ee8e303
Reported date: Jan 13, 1993 at 13:59 UTC
Last synced: 14 minutes ago
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OV-105SERIAL
25FLIGHTS
Low Earth OrbitDESTINATION
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
John CasperCommander
Donald R. McMonaglePilot
Mario Runco Jr.Mission Specialist
Gregory HarbaughMission Specialist
Susan HelmsMission 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-54 launch?
The Space Shuttle Endeavour / OV-105 | STS-54 is scheduled for Wednesday, January 13, 1993 at 1:59 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-54?
The Space Shuttle Endeavour / OV-105 | STS-54 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-54 launching from?
The launch takes place from Launch Complex 39B at Kennedy Space Center, FL, USA.
What orbit is STS-54 going to?
The STS-54 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching STS-54?
The Space Shuttle Endeavour / OV-105 | STS-54 is operated by Lockheed Space Operations Company. It is part of the Space Shuttle program.
Can I watch the Space Shuttle Endeavour / OV-105 | STS-54 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: Jan 13, 1993 at 13:59 UTC
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Launch ID: bec79cea-e31f-4ec5-9036-4bbb7ee8e303
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Mission Profile

STS-54 was a Space Shuttle mission operated by Lockheed Space Operations Company that lifted off from Launch Complex 39B, Kennedy Space Center, FL, USA on January 13, 1993. The flight carried its payload on a communications mission to Low Earth Orbit. It was flown as part of the Space Shuttle program. The launch was a success.