Space Shuttle Program

STS-115

Vehicle: Space Shuttle | Launch Site: Launch and Landing Facility

STS-115 mission operations

Mission Overview

STS-115 was flown by the orbiter Columbia. The flight successfully fulfilled its scientific and operational objectives. The crew managed cargo bay operations, deployed payloads, and conducted scientific experiments. STS-115 remains a milestone in the history of reusable spaceflight systems.

Flight Crew & Officers

Heidemarie Stefanyshyn-Piper

Heidemarie Stefanyshyn-Piper

Crew Member Civilian
Joseph R. Tanner

Joseph R. Tanner

Crew Member Civilian
Daniel C. Burbank

Daniel C. Burbank

Crew Member Civilian
Christopher Ferguson

Christopher Ferguson

Crew Member Civilian
Steve MacLean

Steve MacLean

Crew Member Civilian
Brent W. Jett

Brent W. Jett

Crew Member Civilian

Multimedia Gallery

STS-115 launch operations photography

Official NASA historical record photography for STS-115.