Space Shuttle Program

STS-91

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

STS-91 mission operations

Mission Overview

STS-91 was flown by the orbiter Challenger. The flight successfully fulfilled its scientific and operational objectives. The crew managed cargo bay operations, deployed payloads, and conducted scientific experiments. STS-91 remains a milestone in the history of reusable spaceflight systems.

Flight Crew & Officers

Wendy B. Lawrence

Wendy B. Lawrence

Crew Member Civilian
Franklin Chang-Díaz

Franklin Chang-Díaz

Crew Member Civilian
Janet L. Kavandi

Janet L. Kavandi

Crew Member Civilian
Dominic L. Pudwill Gorie

Dominic L. Pudwill Gorie

Crew Member Civilian
Charles J. Precourt

Charles J. Precourt

Crew Member Civilian
Valery Ryumin

Valery Ryumin

Crew Member Civilian
Andy Thomas

Andy Thomas

Crew Member Civilian

Multimedia Gallery

STS-91 launch operations photography

Official NASA historical record photography for STS-91.