LOCKHEED MARTIN SPACE OPERATIONS

Space Shuttle Endeavour / OV-105 | STS-77

SUCCESS Space Shuttle →
May 19, 1996 at 10:30 UTC
Low Earth Orbit Kennedy Space Center, FL, USA 99% success
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PADLaunch Complex 39B
SITEKennedy Space Center, FL, USA →
ORBITLow Earth Orbit
PROGRAMSpace Shuttle

STS-77 was the 77th Space Shuttle mission and the 11th mission of the Space Shuttle Endeavour. The mission began from launch pad 39B from Kennedy Space Center, Florida on 19 May 1996 lasting 10 days and 40 minutes and completing 161 revolutions before landing on runway 33.

AGENCY
Lockheed Martin Space Operations
MISSION
STS-77
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
PROGRAM
Space Shuttle
COUNTRY
USA
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
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API ID: c79110c0-01b1-4b2d-8189-3eaae64e3887
Reported date: May 19, 1996 at 10:30 UTC
Last synced: 6 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
Curtis BrownPilot
Marc GarneauMission Specialist
Mario Runco Jr.Mission Specialist
Andy ThomasMission Specialist
Daniel W. BurschMission 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-77 launch?
The Space Shuttle Endeavour / OV-105 | STS-77 is scheduled for Sunday, May 19, 1996 at 10:30 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-77?
The Space Shuttle Endeavour / OV-105 | STS-77 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-77 launching from?
The launch takes place from Launch Complex 39B at Kennedy Space Center, FL, USA.
What orbit is STS-77 going to?
The STS-77 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching STS-77?
The Space Shuttle Endeavour / OV-105 | STS-77 is operated by Lockheed Martin Space Operations. It is part of the Space Shuttle program.
Can I watch the Space Shuttle Endeavour / OV-105 | STS-77 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 01:15 UTC
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Launch date set: May 19, 1996 at 10:30 UTC
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Launch ID: c79110c0-01b1-4b2d-8189-3eaae64e3887
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Pad weather at 28.63, -80.62

Mission Profile

STS-77 was a Space Shuttle mission operated by Lockheed Martin Space Operations that lifted off from Launch Complex 39B, Kennedy Space Center, FL, USA on May 19, 1996. The flight carried its payload to Low Earth Orbit. It was flown as part of the Space Shuttle program. The launch was a success.