Space Shuttle Program

STS-53

Name: STS-53
Start: 1992-12-02
End: 1992-12-09
Location: Edwards Air Force Base

Vehicle: Space Shuttle System | Launch Site: Edwards Air Force Base

Mission Overview

STS-53 was flown by the orbiter Atlantis. The flight successfully fulfilled its scientific and operational objectives. The crew managed cargo bay operations, deployed payloads, and conducted scientific experiments. STS-53 remains a milestone in the history of reusable spaceflight systems.

Flight Crew & Officers

James S. Voss

Crew Member Civilian

Guion Bluford

Crew Member Civilian

David M. Walker

Crew Member Civilian

Michael R. Clifford

Crew Member Civilian

Robert D. Cabana

Crew Member Civilian

Multimedia Gallery

Official NASA historical record photography for STS-53.

Launch Date	1992-12-02
Landing Date	1992-12-09
Duration	13 days
Launch Vehicle	Space Shuttle System
Launch Site	Edwards Air Force Base
Spacecraft Mass	115,000 kg
Orbit Type	Low Earth Orbit (LEO)
Mission Status	Success