STS-27: Space Shuttle Atlantis

This recording captures the launch coverage of the Soviet space shuttle Buran, focusing on the terminal countdown leading to its liftoff scheduled for 11:23 PM Eastern Time. Key ascent milestones include the shuttle's roll maneuver, solid rocket booster separation, and main engine cutoff (MECO). Notably, this marks the first full-scale launch of the Buran, which is an unmanned flight designed to orbit the Earth twice before landing automatically.

This recording captures the launch coverage of STS-27 during the terminal countdown, with a launch window from 6:32 AM to 9:32 AM Eastern Time. Notable events include a weather hold at T-minus 31 seconds due to high altitude winds, and the countdown proceeded with a successful liftoff of Atlantis. Key ascent milestones mentioned are solid rocket booster separation and main engine cutoff (MECO), confirming a clean ascent despite earlier concerns about weather conditions.

This recording features on-orbit commentary during the STS-27 mission, highlighting the preparations for a classified military payload deployment. Notably, it discusses the crew's frustration regarding the secrecy of their mission, with pilot Guy Gardner expressing the challenges of not being able to share details with his family. The commentary also touches on the upcoming Soviet shuttle launch, marking a significant moment in the space race.

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This recording captures the landing coverage of Atlantis at Edwards Air Force Base, scheduled for 5:35 PM Central Time. Notably, the shuttle was expected to land with a slow leak in the left landing gear tire, but NASA officials expressed confidence in the landing. The atmosphere was subdued compared to previous missions, with no public spectators allowed due to the mission's military nature. The crew's communication blackout was lifted shortly before landing, allowing for real-time updates as Atlantis approached the runway.

This recording captures the launch coverage of STS-27 during the terminal countdown, with a launch window from T-minus 9 minutes to liftoff. Notable events include a weather hold at T-minus 31 seconds due to unacceptable conditions, followed by a successful liftoff of Atlantis. Key ascent milestones mentioned are solid rocket booster separation and main engine cutoff (MECO), confirming a nominal ascent despite earlier weather concerns.

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This recording captures the launch coverage of STS-27 during the terminal countdown, with a launch window from T-minus 9 minutes to liftoff. Notable events include a weather hold at T-minus 31 seconds due to conditions at the transoceanic abort sites, followed by a successful liftoff of Atlantis. Key ascent milestones mentioned are solid rocket booster separation and main engine cutoff (MECO), confirming a nominal ascent despite earlier weather concerns.

This recording captures the launch coverage of STS-29 during the terminal countdown, with a launch window from T-minus 3 hours to liftoff. Notable events include the flight crew's suit-up activities and their departure to the launch pad, as well as a simulated countdown that proceeds to T-minus 5 seconds before termination. Key ascent milestones mentioned are solid rocket booster separation and main engine cutoff (MECO), confirming a nominal ascent trajectory.

This recording captures the launch coverage of STS-27 during the terminal countdown, with a launch window from T-minus 9 minutes to liftoff. Notable events include a weather hold at T-minus 31 seconds due to unacceptable upper-level winds, followed by a successful liftoff of Atlantis. Key ascent milestones mentioned are solid rocket booster separation and main engine cutoff (MECO), confirming a nominal ascent trajectory despite earlier weather concerns.

KSC - STS-27 Rollout and Orbiter Move from OPF to the VAB, Alert View of Vehicle on Pad Prior to RSS Move, Coverage of Orbiter Leaving OPF and Being Towed to VAB, Start Inside OPF as Doors Open and Orbiter is Towed Out, Then Follow to VAB

STS-27 Landing Engineering Item E-1008

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