STS-77 was a Space Shuttle mission flown by Endeavour. It launched on May 19, 1996 and returned on May 29, 1996.
The spacearchive.ai STS-77 collection brings together 2 records from the mission, including launch coverage.
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Launch coverage of STS-77, featuring the terminal countdown at T minus three hours and holding. Key milestones include liftoff, roll program initiation, solid rocket booster separation, and main engine cutoff. The crew, including Commander John Casper and Payload Commander Andy Thomas, is highlighted during their pre-launch activities, with a successful ignition sequence confirmed at T minus 10 seconds. The ascent trajectory is noted as Endeavor heads toward a 39-degree inclination orbit.
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