STS-70 was a Space Shuttle mission flown by Discovery. It launched on July 13, 1995 and returned on July 22, 1995.
The spacearchive.ai STS-70 collection brings together 8 records from the mission, including mission commentary, and highlights reels.
These records document the mission in the words and images of the people who flew and supported it.
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Preflight press conference for STS-70, featuring Mission Commander Tom Henricks and crew members discussing their roles and the significance of being an all-Ohio crew. Notably, the crew highlights the deployment of the last TDRS satellite and the first flight of the new Block 1 engine. The conference also touches on the mission's status as the 100th human space flight from the U.S., emphasizing the continuity of space exploration.
This recording features on-orbit activities from the STS-70 mission, highlighting a live television event with astronauts Nancy Curry, Don Thomas, and Mary Ellen Weber discussing their experiences aboard Discovery. Notably, they address the delay caused by woodpeckers damaging the external tank and share insights about their daily routines, including exercise and meal preferences. The crew also reflects on the significance of their mission, particularly in relation to the legacy of the Challenger disaster.
This recording captures STS-70's post-landing activities, specifically the successful touchdown of Discovery on Runway 33 at 7:02 AM Central Time, concluding its 3.7 million mile mission. Notably, the crew discusses a micrometeorite impact that occurred during their sleep, which was deemed non-threatening. Commander Tom Hendricks and Pilot Kevin Kriegel execute post-landing procedures, including APU hydraulic shutdown and vent door purge positioning, while reflecting on the mission's success and the contributions of their training team.
This recording features STS-70 launch preparations, specifically the countdown leading to liftoff at 9:41 AM Eastern Time. Commander Tom Hendricks discusses the crew's busy first day in orbit, including the satellite deployment scheduled for 6 hours and 12 minutes into the flight. Notably, the launch was delayed due to woodpecker damage to the shuttle's fuel tank, marking a unique challenge for this mission. The new Block 1 engine is also highlighted as it is tested for the first time in space during this launch.
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KSC - STS-70 Launch Footage - View of Overall Vehicle during Ignition and Liftoff, Track to View Overall Launch, Track of ORB ET
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