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STS-59: Space Shuttle Endeavour

Endeavour's STS-59 mission, April 9, 1994 to April 20, 1994. Preserved in the spacearchive.ai collection.

OrbiterEndeavour
LaunchedApril 9, 1994
LandedApril 20, 1994
Records in archive1

Mission Overview

STS-59 was a Space Shuttle mission flown by Endeavour. It launched on April 9, 1994 and returned on April 20, 1994.

The spacearchive.ai STS-59 collection brings together 1 record from the mission, including launch coverage.

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STS-59 in the Archive

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1Records
1Video
0Audio
1Transcribed
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AST-00401Launch Coverage · 1994-04-09

This recording captures the countdown and launch of Endeavour during STS-59, highlighting key moments such as the completion of external tank loading at 2:05 AM and the launch at 8:06 AM. Notably, Commander Sid Gutierrez discusses the mission's extensive maneuvering plan, with over 460 planned maneuvers, and the crew's use of synthetic aperture radar to study global changes. The crew also engages in a ham radio conversation with Boy Scouts, showcasing outreach efforts during the mission.

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Notable Spoken History

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