STS-103 was a Space Shuttle mission flown by Discovery. It launched on December 19, 1999 and returned on December 27, 1999.
The spacearchive.ai STS-103 collection brings together 5 records from the mission, including mission commentary, and highlights reels.
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This recording captures the on-orbit activities of STS-103, highlighting the deployment of the Hubble Space Telescope after three spacewalks. Notable crew members include Commander Kurt Brown, pilot Scott Kelly, and mission specialists John Grunsfeld and Steve Smith, who performed critical repairs on Hubble. The crew successfully completed the telescope's release, marking a significant milestone in its servicing mission, and celebrated Christmas in orbit during this operation.
This recording captures the on-orbit activities of STS-103, focusing on the deployment of the Hubble Space Telescope on Christmas Day after extensive preparations. Notable moments include the successful grapple of Hubble by the shuttle's robotic arm and the crew's heartfelt holiday greetings, including a message from Commander Kurt Brown emphasizing peace on Earth. The crew also completed critical repairs, including the installation of new gyroscopes and a computer system, ensuring Hubble's operational readiness.
This highlights reel captures the launch of Space Shuttle Discovery at 7:50 PM, with a 42-minute launch window closing at 8:32 PM. Notably, this mission marks the first time a shuttle crew will spend Christmas in orbit, and the crew successfully grapples the Hubble Space Telescope approximately one hour into the flight. The recording features significant moments such as the confirmation of Hubble's capture and the crew's reflections on their mission objectives.
This highlights reel captures the successful release of the Hubble Space Telescope at 5:03 PM, following three spacewalks that totaled 24.5 hours of servicing. Notably, Payload Commander Steve Smith and astronaut John Grunsfeld completed the installation of 13 new boxes into Hubble, marking a significant achievement for the crew. The recording features reflections from the crew on their mission's success and the importance of Hubble to the scientific community, emphasizing the collaborative efforts behind the mission.
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