Space Shuttle Program

STS-131

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

STS-131 mission operations

Mission Overview

STS-131 was flown by the orbiter Challenger. The flight successfully fulfilled its scientific and operational objectives. The crew managed cargo bay operations, deployed payloads, and conducted scientific experiments. STS-131 remains a milestone in the history of reusable spaceflight systems.

Flight Crew & Officers

Dorothy M. Metcalf-Lindenburger

Dorothy M. Metcalf-Lindenburger

Crew Member Civilian
James Dutton

James Dutton

Crew Member Civilian
Naoko Yamazaki

Naoko Yamazaki

Crew Member Civilian
Richard Mastracchio

Richard Mastracchio

Crew Member Civilian
Alan G. Poindexter

Alan G. Poindexter

Crew Member Civilian
Stephanie Wilson

Stephanie Wilson

Crew Member Civilian
Clayton Anderson

Clayton Anderson

Crew Member Civilian

Multimedia Gallery

STS-131 launch operations photography

Official NASA historical record photography for STS-131.