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Space Shuttle Endeavour / OV-105 | STS-99

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Feb 11, 2000 at 17:43 UTC
Low Earth Orbit Earth Science Kennedy Space Center, FL, USA 99% success
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PADLaunch Complex 39A
SITEKennedy Space Center, FL, USA →
ORBITLow Earth Orbit
TYPEEarth Science
PROGRAMSpace Shuttle

STS-99 was a Space Shuttle mission using Endeavour, that launched on 11 February 2000 from Kennedy Space Center, Florida. The primary objective of the mission was the Shuttle Radar Topography Mission (SRTM) project. This was also the last solo flight of Endeavour; all future flights for Endeavour became devoted to the International Space Station.

AGENCY
United Space Alliance
MISSION
STS-99
MISSION TYPE
Earth Science
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
PROGRAM
Space Shuttle
COUNTRY
USA
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Half-year
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Reported date: Feb 11, 2000 at 17:43 UTC
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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
Kevin R. KregelCommander
Dominic L. Pudwill GoriePilot
Gerhard ThieleMission Specialist
Mamoru MohriMission Specialist
Janet L. KavandiMission Specialist
Janice E. VossMission 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-99 launch?
The Space Shuttle Endeavour / OV-105 | STS-99 is scheduled for Friday, February 11, 2000 at 5:43 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-99?
The Space Shuttle Endeavour / OV-105 | STS-99 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-99 launching from?
The launch takes place from Launch Complex 39A at Kennedy Space Center, FL, USA.
What orbit is STS-99 going to?
The STS-99 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching STS-99?
The Space Shuttle Endeavour / OV-105 | STS-99 is operated by United Space Alliance. It is part of the Space Shuttle program.
Can I watch the Space Shuttle Endeavour / OV-105 | STS-99 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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Feb 12, 2025 22:02 UTC
25 Years Ago: STS-99, the Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
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Mission Profile

STS-99 was a Space Shuttle mission operated by United Space Alliance that lifted off from Launch Complex 39A, Kennedy Space Center, FL, USA on February 11, 2000. 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.