STS-79 was a Space Shuttle mission flown by Atlantis. It launched on September 16, 1996 and returned on September 26, 1996.
The spacearchive.ai STS-79 collection brings together 5 records from the mission, including highlights reels, and press conferences.
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This highlights reel captures the liftoff of Atlantis, marking the fourth flight to dock with the Russian space station, with key moments including the crew's lunch at the crew quarters and Commander Bill Reedy's third flight. The recording features the successful SRB separation at 2 minutes 15 seconds into the flight and concludes with the welcoming of Shannon Lucid back from her record-setting six-month stay aboard Mir.
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This press conference features Commander Bill Reedy introducing the STS-79 crew, highlighting their extensive experience, including John Blaha's four shuttle missions and Tom Akers' record EVA time. A significant topic discussed is the first long-duration crew exchange with the Mir space station, along with the introduction of the double Spacehab module, which allows for increased pressurized volume for experiments. The crew also addresses operational challenges aboard Mir, including aging systems and the logistics of transferring powered experiments.
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