STS-51

STS-51
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Missionsstatistik
Missionsnavn:STS-51
Rumagentur:NASA
Rumfærge:Discovery (17)
Antal besætningsmedlemmer:5
Affyringsrampe:LC-39B (KSC)
Opsendelse:12. september 1993
Landing:22. september 1993
Landet på:Kennedy Space Center
Varighed:9 døgn og 20 timer
Foto af besætningen
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STS-51 (Space Transportation System-51) var rumfærgen Discovery 17. rumfærge-mission. Den blev opsendt d. 12. september 1993 og vendte tilbage den 22. september 1993.

Missionen primære nyttelast var satelliterne Advanced Communications Technology Satellite (ACTS) og Orbiting and Retrievable Far and Extreme Ultraviolet Spectrograph-Shuttle Pallet Satellite (OERFEUS-SPAS).

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Besætning

  • USA Mand Frank Culbertson (kaptajn)
  • USA Mand William Readdy (pilot)
  • USA Mand James Newman (1. missionsspecialist)
  • USA Mand Daniel Bursch (2. missionsspecialist)
  • USA Mand Carl Walz (3. missionsspecialist)

Missionen

Missionen medbragte følgende nyttelast:

  • Advanced Communications Technology Satellite (ACTS)
  • Orbiting and Retrievable Far and Extreme Ultraviolet Spectrograph-Shuttle Pallet Satellite (OERFEUS-SPAS)
  • Limited Duration Space Environment Candidate Material Exposure (LDCE)
  • IMAX 70 mm camera
  • Commercial Protein Crystal Growth (CPCG) Block II
  • Chromosome and Plant Cell Division in Space (CHROMEX-04)
  • High Resolution Shuttle Glow Spectroscopy (HRSGS-A)
  • Aurora Photography Experiment (APE- B)
  • Investigation into Polymer Membranes Processing (IPMP)
  • Radiation Monitoring Equipment III (RME III)
  • Air Force Maui Optical Site (AMOS) calibration test

Eksterne henvisninger

Medier brugt på denne side

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Rotated and color enhanced version of original (ISS013-E-48788 (6 July 2006) --- The Space Shuttle Discovery approaches the International Space Station for docking but before the link-up occurred, the orbiter "posed" for a thorough series of inspection photos. Leonardo Multipurpose Logistics Module can be seen in the shuttle's cargo bay. Discovery docked at the station's Pressurized Mating Adapter 2 at 9:52 a.m. CDT, July 6, 2006.)
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The space shuttle orbiter Discovery seen from the IMAX camera aboard the SPAS-ORFEUS satellite during mission STS-51 in September 1993.
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The STS-51 crew portrait features (left to right): Frank L. Culbertson, commander; Daniel W. Bursch, mission specialist; Carl E. Walz, mission specialist; William F. Readdy, pilot; and James H. Newman, mission specialist. The crew of five launched aboard the Space Shuttle Discovery on September 12, 1993 at 7:45:00 am (EDT). Two primary payloads included the Advanced Communications Technology Satellite (ACTS), and the Orbiting and Retrievable Far and Extreme Ultraviolet Spectrograph Shuttle Pallet Satellite (OERFEUS-SPAS).
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STS-57 Endeavour, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 105, crew insignia (logo), the Official insignia of the NASA STS-57 mission, depicts the Space Shuttle Endeavour maneuvering to retrieve the European Retrievable Carrier (EURECA) microgravity experiment satellite. Spacehab -- the first commercial space laboratory -- is depicted in the cargo bay (payload bay (PLB)), and its characteristic shape is represented by the inner red border of the patch. The three gold plumes surrounded the five stars trailing EURECA are suggestive of the United States (U.S.) astronaut logo. The five gold stars together with the shape of the orbiter's mechanical arm form the mission's numerical designation. The six stars on the American flag represent the U.S. astronauts who comprise the crew. With detailed input from the crewmembers, the final artwork was accomplished by artist Tim Hall. The names of the STS-57 flight crewmembers are located along the border of the patch. They are Commander Ronald J. Grabe, Pilot Brian J.
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Mission Specialist James H. Newman conducts an in-space evaluation of the Portable Foot Restraint (PFR) which will be used operationally on the first Hubble Space Telescope (HST) servicing mission and future Shuttle missions. He is positioned on the edge of Discovery's payload bay. Behind him the starboard Orbital Maneuvering System (OMS) pod can be seen with the soft glow of an Earth limb.
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The Advanced Communications technology Satellite (ACTS) moves away from the space shuttle Discovery after deployment on mission STS-51.
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STS-58 Crew Insignia

The STS-58 crew insignia depicts the Space Shuttle Columbia with a Spacelab module in its payload bay in orbit around Earth. The Spacelab and the lettering "Spacelab Life Sciences II" highlight its primary mission. An Extended Duration Orbiter (EDO) support pallet is shown in the aft payload bay, stressing the length of the mission. The hexagonal shape of the patch depicts the carbon ring. Encircling the inner border of the patch is the double helix of DNA. Its yellow background represents the sun. Both medical and veterinary caducei are shown to represent the STS-58 life sciences experiments. The position of the spacecraft in orbit about Earth with the United States in the background symbolizes the ongoing support of the American people for scientific research.
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STS-51 Patch

Designed by the crewmembers, the STS-51 crew patch honors all who have contributed to mission success. It symbolizes NASA's continuing quest to increase mankind's knowledge and use of space through this multi-faceted mission. The gold star represents the U.S. Advanced Communications Technology Satellite (ACTS) boosted by the Transfer Orbit Stage (TOS). The rays below the ACT\TOS represent the innovative communication technologies to be tested by this experiment. The stylized Shuttle Pallet Satellite (SPAS) represents the German-sponsored ASTRO\SPAS mission. The constellation Orion below SPAS is representative of the types of stellar objects to be studied by its experimenters. The stars in Orion also commemorate the astronauts who have sacrificed their lives for the space program. The ascending spiral, symbolizing America's continuing commitment to leadership in space exploration and development, originates with the thousands of persons who ensure the success of each Shuttle flight. The five large white stars, representing the five crewmembers, along with the single gold star, form the mission's numerical designation.
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The ORFEUS\SPAS platform is captured by the RMS on STS-51.