STS-95 carried John Glenn back into orbit, thirty-six years after he became the first American to orbit the Earth. Discovery launched on October 29, 1998, and at 77 Glenn became the oldest person to fly in space to that point.
The mission paired a full science program with one of the most widely followed human-interest stories in Shuttle history.
The spacearchive.ai STS-95 collection brings together 9 records from the mission, including launch coverage.
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Launch coverage of STS-95, featuring the terminal countdown from T-minus 9 minutes to liftoff at 9:47 AM. The recording captures the successful launch of the Space Shuttle Endeavor, with key milestones including solid rocket booster separation at 2 minutes and 9 seconds into the flight. The crew onboard includes six NASA astronauts and one Russian cosmonaut, marking a significant collaboration in space exploration.
Launch coverage for STS-95, featuring T-minus 34 minutes and 19 seconds countdown, followed by a 10-minute hold at T-minus 20 minutes. The recording captures the excitement surrounding John Glenn's second flight, including remarks from President Bill Clinton, who emphasizes the significance of Glenn's mission as a historic moment for America. The countdown proceeds to T-minus 2 minutes, leading to liftoff.
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Launch coverage of STS-95, featuring the terminal countdown from T-minus 18 seconds to liftoff at 9:30 AM. The recording highlights John Glenn's historic return to space at age 77, making him the oldest person to fly in space. Key moments include the successful liftoff of the Space Shuttle Discovery and the crew's readiness for the mission, emphasizing Glenn's unique role in this flight.
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This recording captures the close approach of the Space Shuttle Discovery to the Russian space station Mir, occurring at 13 hours and 58 minutes into the mission. Notable moments include Mission Specialist Vladimir Titov waving to his former cosmonaut colleagues aboard Mir and the successful downlink of images from both spacecraft. The crew's communication highlights the beauty of the Mir station, with Titov describing it as 'a beauty' and Commander Jim Weatherby expressing pride in the mission's smooth execution.
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