LOCKHEED SPACE OPERATIONS COMPANY

Space Shuttle Endeavour / OV-105 | STS-59

SUCCESSApr 9, 1994 at 11:05 UTCSpace Shuttle
PADLaunch Complex 39A
SITEKennedy Space Center, FL, USA →
ORBITLow Earth Orbit
TYPEEarth Science
PROGRAMSpace Shuttle

STS-59 Shuttle mission was a Space Shuttle program mission that took place in 1994. The launch was chronicled by the 1994 Discovery Channel special about the Space Shuttle Program.

VEHICLE
Space Shuttle
AGENCY
Lockheed Space Operations Company
MISSION
STS-59
MISSION TYPE
Earth Science
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
PROGRAM
Space Shuttle
COUNTRY
USA
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Half-year
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API ID: c188499e-3af4-4a76-b508-c447981d45fa
Reported date: Apr 9, 1994 at 11:05 UTC
Last synced: 8 hours 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
Sidney M. GutierrezCommander
Kevin P. ChiltonPilot
Michael R. CliffordMission Specialist
Jerome AptMission Specialist
Linda M. GodwinMission Specialist
Thomas David JonesMission 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-59 launch?
The Space Shuttle Endeavour / OV-105 | STS-59 is scheduled for Saturday, April 9, 1994 at 11:05 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-59?
The Space Shuttle Endeavour / OV-105 | STS-59 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-59 launching from?
The launch takes place from Launch Complex 39A at Kennedy Space Center, FL, USA.
What orbit is STS-59 going to?
The STS-59 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching STS-59?
The Space Shuttle Endeavour / OV-105 | STS-59 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-59 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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Mission Profile

STS-59 was a Space Shuttle mission operated by Lockheed Space Operations Company that lifted off from Launch Complex 39A, Kennedy Space Center, FL, USA on April 9, 1994. The flight carried its payload on a earth science mission to Low Earth Orbit. It was flown as part of the Space Shuttle program. The launch was a success.