Space Shuttle Program

STS-59

Name: STS-59
Start: 1994-04-09
End: 1994-04-20
Location: Edwards Air Force Base

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

Mission Overview

STS-59 was flown by the orbiter Endeavour. The flight successfully fulfilled its scientific and operational objectives. The crew managed cargo bay operations, deployed payloads, and conducted scientific experiments. STS-59 remains a milestone in the history of reusable spaceflight systems.

Flight Crew & Officers

Linda M. Godwin

Crew Member Civilian

Jay Apt

Crew Member Civilian

Michael R. Clifford

Crew Member Civilian

Kevin P. Chilton

Crew Member Civilian

Thomas David Jones

Crew Member Civilian

Sidney M. Gutierrez

Crew Member Civilian

Multimedia Gallery

Official NASA historical record photography for STS-59.

Launch Date	1994-04-09
Landing Date	1994-04-20
Duration	11 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