STS-130 was a Space Shuttle mission flown by Endeavour. It launched on Feb. 8, 2010 and returned on Feb. 21, 2010.
The spacearchive.ai STS-130 collection brings together 14 records from the mission, including launch coverage.
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This recording captures the countdown activities for the STS-130 launch attempt, specifically at T-minus three hours and holding. Notable moments include the completion of the external fuel tank loading at 4:39 AM and the start of the two-and-a-half-hour built-in hold at T-minus three hours. The crew, including Commander George Zamka and Pilot Terry Virts, began their day at 5:45 PM, with final preparations leading up to the launch window. This mission marks Endeavour's last scheduled night launch, emphasizing its significance in the shuttle program's history.
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This recording captures the STS-130 launch attempt countdown from T-minus 32 minutes to the scrub decision at 4:30 AM. Notable moments include the completion of cabin pressurization and the cabin vent redundancy configuration, as well as weather updates from Shuttle Weather Officer Kathy Winters, who reported a decline in launch conditions to a 30% chance of favorable weather. The launch was ultimately scrubbed due to dynamic weather conditions, with Launch Director Mike Linebach making the call after assessing the situation.
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This recording captures the STS-130 launch countdown from T-minus 5 hours 58 minutes to T-minus 4 hours 15 minutes. Notable moments include the initiation of the tanking procedure for Space Shuttle Endeavor, the completion of liquid hydrogen chill down, and the start of liquid oxygen fast fill operations. Weather conditions are monitored closely, with a 40% chance of not meeting launch criteria due to low clouds, and the countdown is set to hold at T-minus three hours for a two-and-a-half-hour built-in hold.
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This recording documents the STS-130 launch attempt scrub at 4:30 AM, primarily due to weather constraints, including low cloud thickness exceeding launch commit criteria. Assistant Launch Director Pete Nikolenko discusses the decision-making process, noting that the cloud deck was at 3,800 feet, just below the 4,000-foot limit. The team prepares for a 24-hour scrub turnaround, with the next launch attempt scheduled for 4:14 AM the following day.
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