Space Shuttle Program

STS-47

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

STS-47 mission operations

Mission Overview

STS-47 was flown by the orbiter Discovery. The flight successfully fulfilled its scientific and operational objectives. The crew managed cargo bay operations, deployed payloads, and conducted scientific experiments. STS-47 remains a milestone in the history of reusable spaceflight systems.

Flight Crew & Officers

Jan Davis

Jan Davis

Crew Member Civilian
Mae Jemison

Mae Jemison

Crew Member Civilian
Robert L. Gibson

Robert L. Gibson

Crew Member Civilian
Mamoru Mohri

Mamoru Mohri

Crew Member Civilian
Curtis Brown

Curtis Brown

Crew Member Civilian
Mark C. Lee

Mark C. Lee

Crew Member Civilian
Jay Apt

Jay Apt

Crew Member Civilian

Multimedia Gallery

STS-47 launch operations photography

Official NASA historical record photography for STS-47.