UNITED SPACE ALLIANCE

Space Shuttle Endeavour / OV-105 | STS-88

SUCCESS Space Shuttle →
Dec 4, 1998 at 08:35 UTC
Low Earth Orbit Human Exploration Kennedy Space Center, FL, USA 99% success
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PADLaunch Complex 39A
SITEKennedy Space Center, FL, USA →
ORBITLow Earth Orbit
TYPEHuman Exploration
PROGRAMSpace Shuttle

STS-88 was the first Space Shuttle mission to the International Space Station (ISS). It was flown by Space Shuttle Endeavour, and took the first American module, the Unity node, to the station.

AGENCY
United Space Alliance
MISSION
STS-88
MISSION TYPE
Human Exploration
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
PROGRAM
Space Shuttle
COUNTRY
USA
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
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API ID: 6ddd646c-18f8-43db-8171-11d5670cc1a6
Reported date: Dec 4, 1998 at 08:35 UTC
Last synced: 21 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
Robert D. CabanaCommander
Frederick W. SturckowPilot
James H. NewmanMission Specialist
Nancy J. Currie-GreggMission Specialist
Sergei KrikalevMission Specialist
Jerry L. RossMission 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-88 launch?
The Space Shuttle Endeavour / OV-105 | STS-88 is scheduled for Friday, December 4, 1998 at 8:35 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-88?
The Space Shuttle Endeavour / OV-105 | STS-88 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-88 launching from?
The launch takes place from Launch Complex 39A at Kennedy Space Center, FL, USA.
What orbit is STS-88 going to?
The STS-88 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching STS-88?
The Space Shuttle Endeavour / OV-105 | STS-88 is operated by United Space Alliance. It is part of the Space Shuttle program.
Can I watch the Space Shuttle Endeavour / OV-105 | STS-88 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 01:16 UTC
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Launch date set: Dec 4, 1998 at 08:35 UTC
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Launch ID: 6ddd646c-18f8-43db-8171-11d5670cc1a6
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Mission Profile

STS-88 was a Space Shuttle mission operated by United Space Alliance that lifted off from Launch Complex 39A, Kennedy Space Center, FL, USA on December 4, 1998. The flight carried its payload on a human exploration mission to Low Earth Orbit. It was flown as part of the Space Shuttle program. The launch was a success.