STS-45 was a Space Shuttle mission flown by Atlantis. It launched on March 24, 1992 and returned on April 2, 1992.
The spacearchive.ai STS-45 collection brings together 4 records from the mission, including highlights reels, and launch coverage.
Together they preserve the primary-source record of the mission as it was captured at the time, for research and historical study.
A working snapshot of what the collection holds today. The public catalog shows descriptive metadata; full media and transcripts are available through research access.
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Launch coverage of STS-45, featuring the countdown from T-minus 9 minutes and 2 minutes and 50 seconds, with a built-in hold. Key ascent milestones include liftoff, solid rocket booster separation, and main engine cutoff, all confirmed as nominal. The launch team, led by Launch Director Bob Sieck, addressed transient leak concerns prior to launch, ensuring a smooth countdown and successful ascent.
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