STS-47 was a Space Shuttle mission flown by Endeavour. It launched on September 12, 1992 and returned on September 20, 1992.
The spacearchive.ai STS-47 collection brings together 4 records from the mission, including highlights reels.
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This recording captures the STS-47 mission approximately 20 minutes into flight, highlighting the crew's successful execution of the photo DTO of the external fuel tank as it separates from Endeavor. Notably, the mechanical systems officer reports a cooling issue with auxiliary power unit number three, while the propulsion officer identifies a failure in a reaction control system jet during ascent. The crew is also preparing for an orbital maneuvering system burn to circularize their orbit at 162 nautical miles.
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This recording captures the STS-47 prelaunch activities at T minus 1 hour 18 minutes, highlighting the verification of chamber pressure in the shuttle's solid rocket motors and the successful communication checks with the crew aboard Endeavour. Notably, Vice President Dan Quayle arrives at the Cape Canaveral facility to witness the launch, while the orbiter's hatch closure is confirmed despite a previous issue with the limit switch. The recording also details preparations for the Spacelab J payload and the upcoming liftoff scheduled for 10:23 AM.
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