Historical Events tagged with "Space Shuttle"
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NASA's Space Shuttle Atlantis Launches STS-76 Mission
NASA's Space Shuttle Atlantis was launched on its 16th mission, STS-76, on March 22, 1996. This mission included a rendezvous with the Russian space station Mir and featured the first American woman, Dr. Linda M. Godwin, to spend extended time aboard Mir. Atlantis lifted off from Kennedy Space Center in Florida, marking a significant step in U.S.-Russian cooperation in space exploration. The mission focused on science experiments and docked with Mir for the exchange of crew and supplies.
Continue ReadingDiscovery Launches TDRS-7 Satellite into Orbit
The Space Shuttle Discovery launched on the STS-70 mission from Kennedy Space Center in Florida. This mission successfully deployed the Tracking and Data Relay Satellite (TDRS-7), which enhanced NASA's communications capabilities with spacecraft in low Earth orbit. The launch was notable for its flawless execution and the role it played in maintaining the TDRS constellation, vital for supporting future missions.
Continue ReadingNASA's Return to Space with STS-26
NASA launched the Space Shuttle Discovery on the STS-26 mission, marking its first mission since the Challenger accident in 1986. The flight took off from Kennedy Space Center in Florida and lasted approximately five days. The mission's primary objective was to deploy the TDRS-3 communication satellite into orbit, enhancing communication capabilities for future shuttle missions. This successful launch restored public confidence in NASA's shuttle program and celebrated the resilience of the agency and its personnel.
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