STS-58 was a Space Shuttle mission flown by Columbia. It launched on October 18, 1993 and returned on November 1, 1993.
The spacearchive.ai STS-58 collection brings together 3 records from the mission, including launch coverage.
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This recording captures the countdown activities for STS-58 at T minus eight minutes, featuring the crew's suit-up operations led by Commander John Blaha and Payload Specialist Dr. Marty Fettman, marking his first spaceflight as the first veterinarian in space. The countdown proceeds smoothly with no significant issues, and the crew is prepared for liftoff at 10:53 AM. Notably, this mission will be the longest shuttle flight at 14 days and 29 minutes.
This recording captures the countdown activities for STS-58 at T minus eight minutes, highlighting the crew's suit-up operations led by Commander John Blaha and featuring Payload Specialist Dr. Marty Fettman, marking his first spaceflight as the first veterinarian in space. The countdown proceeds smoothly with no significant issues, and the crew is prepared for liftoff at 10:53 AM. Notably, this mission will be the longest shuttle flight at 14 days and 29 minutes.
This recording captures countdown activities for STS-58 at T minus three hours, highlighting the successful completion of cryogenic fuel loading at 5:12 AM and the crew's breakfast preparations. Notably, this mission features Payload Specialist Dr. Marty Fettman, marking his first spaceflight as the first veterinarian in space. The recording also details a resolved issue with a tactical air navigation unit, TACAN number two, which was initially problematic but confirmed operational before launch.
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