STS-79

Mission Overview

STS-79 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-79 remains a milestone in the history of reusable spaceflight systems.

Flight Crew & Officers

Shannon Lucid

Crew Member Civilian

Thomas Akers

Crew Member Civilian

Carl E. Walz

Crew Member Civilian

John E. Blaha

Crew Member Civilian

Terrence W. Wilcutt

Crew Member Civilian

William F. Readdy

Crew Member Civilian

Jay Apt

Crew Member Civilian

Multimedia Gallery

Official NASA historical record photography for STS-79.