Space Shuttle Program

STS-68

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

STS-68 mission operations

Mission Overview

STS-68 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-68 remains a milestone in the history of reusable spaceflight systems.

Flight Crew & Officers

Terrence W. Wilcutt

Terrence W. Wilcutt

Crew Member Civilian
Daniel W. Bursch

Daniel W. Bursch

Crew Member Civilian
Steven Smith

Steven Smith

Crew Member Civilian
Peter Wisoff

Peter Wisoff

Crew Member Civilian
Thomas David Jones

Thomas David Jones

Crew Member Civilian
Michael A. Baker

Michael A. Baker

Crew Member Civilian

Multimedia Gallery

STS-68 launch operations photography

Official NASA historical record photography for STS-68.