STS-42 was a Space Shuttle mission flown by Discovery. It launched on January 22, 1992 and returned on January 30, 1992.
The spacearchive.ai STS-42 collection brings together 4 records from the mission, including highlights reels.
The collection preserves the footage, audio, and spoken word of the mission in one place, available for research and citation.
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This recording captures the launch preparations for STS-42, specifically focusing on the issues surrounding a leaking hydrogen recirculation valve and weather concerns that delayed the launch by 30 minutes. Notably, Roberta Bondar is highlighted as the only female astronaut on this mission, which is dedicated to scientific research aboard the European-built space lab. The launch is scheduled for 8:53 AM Eastern Time, with the crew ready to conduct over 40 experiments during their week-long mission.
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