STS-38

STS-38
Missionsemblem
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Missionsstatistik
Missionsnavn:STS-38
Rumagentur:NASA
Rumfærge:Atlantis (7)
Antal besætningsmedlemmer:5
Affyringsrampe:LC-39A (KSC)
Opsendelse:15. november 1990
Landing:20. november 1990
Landet på:KSC
Varighed:4 døgn og 21 timer
Foto af besætningen
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STS-38 (Space Transportation System-38) var rumfærgen Atlantis 7. rumfærge-mission. Den blev opsendt d. 15. november 1990 og vendte tilbage den 20. november 1990.

Missionen medbragte klassificeret militær last for Forsvarsministeriet (USA) (DoD).

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Besætning

  • USA Mand Richard Covey (kaptajn)
  • USA Mand Frank Culbertson (pilot)
  • USA Mand Robert Springer (1. missionsspecialist)
  • USA Mand Carl Meade (2. missionsspecialist)
  • USA Mand Charles Gemar (3. missionsspecialist)

Missionen

Missionen medbragte følgende nyttelast:


Eksterne henvisninger

  1. ^ NSSDC ID: 1990-097B Arkiveret 11. februar 2017 hos Wayback Machine NASA
  2. ^ Magnum Chronology www.astronautix.com

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Space Shuttle Atlantis takes flight on its STS-27 mission on December 2, 1988, 9:30 a.m. EST, utilizing 375,000 pounds thrust produced by its three main engines. The STS-27 was the third classified mission dedicated to the Department of Defense (DoD). After completion of mission, Orbiter Atlantis landed December 6, 1988, 3:36 p.m. PST at Edwards Air Force Base, California.
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STS-41 Mission Insignia

The STS-41 crew patch, designed by the five astronaut crewmembers, depicts the Space Shuttle orbiting Earth after deployment of its primary payload -- the Ulysses satellite. The orbiter is shown passing over the southeastern United States, representative of its 28-degree inclination orbit. Ulysses, the Solar Exploration Satellite, as the fastest man-made object in the universe, traveling at 30 miles per second (over 100,000 mph) is represented by the streaking silver teardrop passing over the sun. Ulysses' path is depicted by the bright red spiral originating from the Shuttle cargo bay. The three-legged trajectory, extending out the payload bay, is symbolic of the astronaut logo and is in honor of those who have given their lives in the conquest of space. The five stars, four gold and one silver, represent STS-41 and each of its crewmembers.
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The Space Shuttle Columbia (left), slated for mission STS-35, is rolled past the Space Shuttle Atlantis on its way to Pad 39A. Atlantis, slated for mission STS-38, is parked in front of bay three of the Vehicle Assembly Building following its rollback from Pad 39A for repairs to the liquid hydrogen lines. First motion of Atlantis from the pad was at 10:14 p.m. August 8. It arrived at the VAB at 4 a.m. August 9. First motion of Columbia leaving the VAB for the pad was at 5:47 a.m. Columbia is due to arrive at the pad at noon August 9. Once Columbia is hard down at the pad, Atlantis will be moved into the VAB for destack operations. When Columbia reaches the pad, its payload bay doors will be opened and servicing of the ASTRO-1 payload will begin. Also, portions of the Shuttle interface verification test not completed in the VAB will be conducted.
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The official STS-38 crew portrait includes the following 5 astronauts (front left to right): Frank L. Culbertson, pilot; and Richard O. Covey, commander. Standing (left to right) are mission specialists (MS) Charles D. (Sam) Gemar, (MS-3), Robert C. Springer, (MS-1), and Carl J. Meade, (MS-2). The seventh mission dedicated to the Department of Defense (DOD), the STS-38 crew launched aboard the Space Shuttle Atlantis on November 15, 1990 at 6:48:15 pm (EST).
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STS-35 Mission Insignia

Description: Designed by the crewmembers assigned to the mission, the STS-35 crew patch symbolizes the Space Shuttle flying above Earth's atmosphere to better study the many celestial objects of the universe, represented by the constellation Orion.
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STS-38 Mission Insignia

The STS-38 patch was designed to represent and pay tribute to all the men and woman who contribute to the Space Shuttle program. The top orbiter, with the stylistic Orbital Maneuvering System burn, symbolizes the continuing dynamic nature of the Space Shuttle Program. The bottom orbiter, a black and white mirror image, acknowledges the thousands of unheralded individuals who work behind the scenes in support of America's Space Shuttle program. This mirror image symbolizes the importance of their contributions.
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The aft bulkhead of Atlantis' payload bay is seen in this photograph from mission STS-38. The absence of the support equipment for the IUS confirms that the payload of this classified flight was not one of the Magnum satellites.