STS-37 was a Space Shuttle mission flown by Atlantis. It launched on April 5, 1991 and returned on April 11, 1991.
The spacearchive.ai STS-37 collection brings together 8 records from the mission, including mission commentary, and highlights reels.
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This recording captures the preparations for the extravehicular activity (EVA) during flight day 3, including the power-up of the mechanical arm by Mission Specialist Linda Godwin, scheduled to occur in about 10 minutes. Mission Specialists Jerry Ross and Jay Apt are seen donning their spacesuits and conducting pre-breathing checks, with a noted delay of approximately 30 minutes before exiting the airlock. The crew is also preparing to deploy the CETA track and install instrumentation for evaluations during the spacewalk.
This recording captures the on-orbit activities during the deployment attempts of the high gain antenna for the Gamma Ray Observatory, approximately 4 hours and 2 minutes before its scheduled release. Despite multiple commands sent by payload operations controllers at Goddard Space Flight Center, including attempts to unlatch and deploy the antenna, no movement was observed. Commander Steve Nagel and the crew, including Mission Specialists Linda Godwin, Jay Apt, and Jerry Ross, prepared for a potential EVA if subsequent attempts failed.
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This recording captures the ongoing attempts to deploy the high gain antenna for the Gamma Ray Observatory, with the fifth command sent at 3:10:30. Despite the efforts from the payload operations control center, the attempt was unsuccessful, leading to discussions about a potential EVA. Flight Director Chuck Shaw noted that the Orbit 1 flight control team volunteered to work a double shift, totaling approximately 17 hours, to ensure the successful release of the observatory.
This recording captures the preparations for the extravehicular activity (EVA) during STS-37, with Mission Specialists Jerry Ross and Jay Apt donning their spacesuits and conducting pre-breathing checks. The mechanical arm is powered up to document the EVA, and the crew discusses adjustments to their timeline, indicating a delay of about 30 minutes before exiting the airlock. The airlock depressurization process is monitored closely, with a temporary issue noted during the procedure.
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