STS-54 was a Space Shuttle mission flown by Endeavour. It launched on January 13, 1993 and returned on January 19, 1993.
The spacearchive.ai STS-54 collection brings together 7 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.
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This recording captures the countdown and launch of the Space Shuttle Endeavour, specifically during the T minus 9 minutes hold where a decision was made to extend the hold for approximately 10 minutes to evaluate high loads and weather conditions. Notably, Payload Test Conductor Mike Lombardo confirmed the inertial upper stage was in flight configuration, and the crew received a go for auxiliary power unit start. The launch proceeded smoothly, culminating in liftoff at 8:52 AM.
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This recording features the extravehicular activity (EVA) of astronauts Greg Harbaugh and Mario Runko, specifically focusing on the large orbital replacement unit (ORU) handling task. Notably, this EVA marks the first since STS-49, with Harbaugh and Runko becoming the 47th and 48th Americans to walk in space. The crew also faced a temporary loss of KU coverage during the task, which was resolved after approximately five minutes.
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This recording captures the launch countdown and liftoff of the Space Shuttle Columbia, which was aborted at T minus three seconds due to an automatic engine shutdown. The countdown proceeded smoothly until the critical moment, highlighting the shuttle's status as the oldest in the fleet and its 14th flight attempt. The recording also details the subsequent safing procedures and the challenges faced leading up to the launch, including previous delays due to technical issues.
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