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Space Shuttle Columbia OV-102 | STS-93
Space Shuttle Columbia OV-102 | STS-93 launched on Fri, Jul 23, 1999, 04:31 AM UTC — a United Space Alliance mission.
Launch SuccessfulUnited Space Alliance
Lifted offNET Jul 1999
NET Fri, Jul 23, 1999, 04:31 AM UTC
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Mission profile
The flight at a glance
Space ShuttleVehicle
United Space AllianceProvider
Launch Complex 39BPad
Kennedy Space Center, FL, USALocation
Space ShuttleProgram
AstrophysicsMission type
Low Earth OrbitOrbit
Flight simulation
Ascent to orbit
A representative gravity-turn climb for Space Shuttle to Low Earth Orbit. Illustrative model — not this mission’s live telemetry.
Mission timeT+0:00
Altitude0.0 km
Velocity0.00 km/s
PhaseLiftoff
T+0:00 / 8:00
SimulatedRepresentative Space Shuttle ascent profile — illustrative model, not this mission’s live telemetry.
The mission
STS-93
STS-93 marked the 95th launch of the Space Shuttle, the 26th launch of Columbia, and the 21st night launch of a Space Shuttle. Eileen Collins became the first female shuttle Commander on this flight. Its primary payload was the Chandra X-ray Observatory.
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What time does Space Shuttle Columbia OV-102 | STS-93 launch?
Space Shuttle Columbia OV-102 | STS-93 is scheduled to lift off Fri, Jul 23, 1999, 04:31 AM UTC.
Where can I watch Space Shuttle Columbia OV-102 | STS-93?
Watch the official live webcast embedded on this page — it goes live shortly before liftoff.
Who is launching Space Shuttle Columbia OV-102 | STS-93?
Space Shuttle Columbia OV-102 | STS-93 is an United Space Alliance mission flying on a Space Shuttle.
Where does Space Shuttle Columbia OV-102 | STS-93 launch from?
It lifts off from Launch Complex 39B, Kennedy Space Center, FL, USA.