Space Shuttle Program

STS-65

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

STS-65 mission operations

Mission Overview

STS-65 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-65 remains a milestone in the history of reusable spaceflight systems.

Flight Crew & Officers

Chiaki Mukai

Chiaki Mukai

Crew Member Civilian
James D. Halsell

James D. Halsell

Crew Member Civilian
Richard Hieb

Richard Hieb

Crew Member Civilian
Carl E. Walz

Carl E. Walz

Crew Member Civilian
Leroy Chiao

Leroy Chiao

Crew Member Civilian
Robert D. Cabana

Robert D. Cabana

Crew Member Civilian
Donald A. Thomas

Donald A. Thomas

Crew Member Civilian

Multimedia Gallery

STS-65 launch operations photography

Official NASA historical record photography for STS-65.