STS-34: Space Shuttle Atlantis

This highlights reel captures the crew of Atlantis engaging in a live call with President Oscar Arias of Costa Rica, where Commander Don Williams introduces the crew and discusses their mission's scientific objectives, including the deployment of the Galileo spacecraft. The recording also features an interview with CNN, where Williams reflects on the mission's accomplishments and the importance of safety in manned spaceflight, alongside insights from crew members about their experiences in orbit.

This highlights reel captures the final countdown and launch of Atlantis, featuring key moments such as the ignition and liftoff at T minus 0 seconds, and the successful separation of the solid rocket boosters at 2 minutes and 4 seconds. The crew, including Commander Don Williams and Mission Specialist Shannon Lucid, is shown preparing for launch and engaging in a live call with mission control. The recording also highlights the deployment of the Galileo spacecraft, confirmed by Shannon Lucid's report of positive telemetry.

Launch coverage of STS-34, featuring the countdown from T-minus 7 minutes, 30 seconds, with a hold at T-minus 5 minutes. Liftoff occurs at T-minus 0, followed by the roll program and solid rocket booster separation at 2 minutes and 4 seconds. The flight crew includes Commander Don Williams and Mission Specialists Shannon Lucid and Franklin Chang Diaz, both on their second flights, while Pilot Mike McCully and Mission Specialist Ellen Baker are making their first flights.