STS-35: Space Shuttle Columbia

Landing coverage of STS-35 featuring Columbia's successful touchdown on Runway 22 at Edwards Air Force Base at 11:51 PM Central Time. The recording highlights the manual control of the landing approach by Commander Vance Brand and Pilot Guy Gardner, as well as the decision to land early due to deteriorating weather conditions. The crew completed their post-landing safing and power down procedures shortly after touchdown, marking the end of the mission.

This recording features on-orbit mission commentary for STS-35, highlighting the successful automatic acquisition of the Andromeda Galaxy's nucleus and the ongoing observations of Jupiter's moon Io. Key personnel include Mission Specialist Bob Parker, who discusses the dynamic nature of the mission and the challenges faced with the instrument pointing system. The commentary also notes the successful troubleshooting of a clogged wastewater dump line, allowing for continued scientific operations.

This recording features on-orbit mission commentary for STS-35, highlighting the first successful joint observation of the star Capella using both the Hopkins Ultraviolet Telescope and the Broadband X-ray Telescope. Key personnel include Mission Specialist Bob Parker, who reports the successful operation of all three star trackers in the optical sensor package for the first time. The commentary also details troubleshooting efforts for a failed reaction control system jet, which was resolved by clearing a helium bubble from the propellant feed line.

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Launch coverage for STS-35, capturing the countdown from T minus 9 minutes to liftoff at 12:49:01 CST. Notable events include the successful handoff to Columbia's onboard systems at T minus 31 seconds, the go for main engine start at T minus 10 seconds, and the liftoff at T zero. The recording also highlights the nominal ascent with confirmed solid rocket booster separation and main engine cutoff at 8 minutes 32 seconds.

This recording features on-orbit mission commentary for STS-35, focusing on the successful troubleshooting of a clogged wastewater dump line, with Mission Specialist Mike Lounge conducting investigative work to aid flight control. The commentary highlights the automatic acquisition of scientific targets by the instrument pointing system, including the final observations of the giant elliptical galaxy M87 and Comet Levy. Key personnel involved include CAPCOM Story Musgrave and Mission Scientist Ted Gull, who discuss the mission's impending conclusion due to weather conditions at the landing site.

This recording captures the landing coverage of Columbia on Runway 22 at Edwards Air Force Base, highlighting the successful touchdown after nearly nine days in orbit. Commander Vance Brand manually controlled the landing approach, with main gear touchdown confirmed and the vehicle rolling out smoothly. Post-landing activities include the crew's inspection of the shuttle and a scheduled press conference with NASA's Associate Administrator William Lenore at 12:15 AM Pacific Standard Time.

This recording features on-orbit mission commentary for STS-35, highlighting the successful detection of ultraviolet polarization of starlight from the star Alpha Camelopardalis by the Wisconsin Ultraviolet Polarimetry team. Key personnel include Payload Specialist Sam Durant and astronomer Art Code, who discuss the implications of their findings. The commentary also notes the ongoing calibration of the instrument pointing system, with improvements in manual pointing accuracy to within plus or minus 5 arc seconds, enhancing data collection efficiency.

Launch coverage for STS-35, capturing the countdown from T minus 3 hours to liftoff at 1:28 AM. Notable events include a successful handoff to Columbia's onboard systems at T minus 31 seconds, the go for main engine start at T minus 10 seconds, and liftoff at T zero. The recording also highlights a significant weather concern with a 70% chance of no-go conditions at launch, which ultimately resolved in favor of a successful launch.

Launch coverage capturing the countdown from T-minus 9 minutes to liftoff at T zero. Distinctive moments include the successful handoff to Columbia's onboard systems at T-minus 31 seconds, the go for main engine start at T-minus 10 seconds, and liftoff at T zero. The recording also highlights the confirmed solid rocket booster separation and main engine cutoff at 8 minutes 32 seconds, marking a successful ascent.

This recording features on-orbit mission commentary for STS-35, focusing on the activation of the instrument pointing system (IPS) by Mission Specialist Bob Parker. The commentary details the transition to a lower power configuration to conserve energy, including powering down several systems and equipment. CAPCOM Story Musgrave communicates with Parker regarding the status of the payload recorder and the upcoming activation steps for the IPS.

This recording features on-orbit mission commentary for STS-35, focusing on the first light observation from the Hopkins Ultraviolet Telescope at 11:30am, which successfully captured the far ultraviolet spectrum of the Earth's airglow. Key personnel include Principal Investigator Art Davidson, who discusses the significance of this observation, and Mission Specialist Bob Parker, who reports on the challenges faced with the instrument pointing system. The commentary also highlights the ongoing calibration efforts and the excitement surrounding the first real science images received from the telescope.

This recording captures the landing coverage of Columbia on Runway 22 at Edwards Air Force Base, marking the fourth night landing in the Space Shuttle program. Commander Vance Brand and Pilot Guy Gardner manually controlled the final approach, with main gear touchdown confirmed at 11:51 PM Central Time. The decision to land early was made due to deteriorating weather conditions forecasted for the following day, which included rain and low clouds.

This highlights reel captures the STS-35 mission's key moments, including the third night landing of the Space Shuttle program at Edwards Air Force Base, with touchdown occurring at 11:51 PM. Notably, Secretary of State James Baker and Soviet Foreign Minister Eduard Shevardnadze communicate with the crew, marking a significant diplomatic moment in space exploration. The crew also successfully deploys the Broadband X-ray Telescope and conducts observations of the galaxy NGC 1068.

This recording is a status briefing on the ongoing investigation of the shuttle hydrogen leak situation. Key discussions include the identification of the orbiter shaft seal as the primary suspect for the leak, following tests that ruled out the main disconnect seal. Bob Crippen provides insights on the Downey test results and the implications for future missions, emphasizing the need for thorough analysis to ensure safety before proceeding with launches.

This recording is a status briefing on the ongoing investigation into the hydrogen leak on Atlantis. Key discussions include the identification of the external tank umbilical flange as a potential leak source, with Bill Ross emphasizing the need for thorough analysis before proceeding with launches. The briefing also addresses the differences in the leak situations between Atlantis and Columbia, and the implications for future missions, including the need for potential fixes on the pad.