STS-42

STS-42
Uppdrag45
RymdfärjaDiscovery (14)[1]
NSSDC-ID1992-002A[2]
Färdens tid8 dagar, 1 timmar, 14 minuter, 44 sekunder
Uppskjutning
StartplatsStartplatta 39A vid Kennedy Space Center i Florida
Start22 januari 1992 14:52:33 UTC
Landning
LandningsplatsEdwards Air Force Base
Landning30 januari 1992 16:07:17 UTC
Omloppsbana
Varv128 st[3]
Apogeum307 km
Perigeum291 km
Banlutning57,0°
Sträcka4,701 miljoner km
Besättning
BefälhavareRonald J. Grabe (3)
PilotStephen S. Oswald (1)
UppdragsspecialisterNorman Thagard (4)
David C. Hilmers (4)
William F. Readdy (1)
NyttolastspecialisterRoberta Bondar (1) Kanada
Ulf Merbold (2) Tyskland
Kronologi
Rymdfärjeprogrammet
Föregående uppdragNästa uppdrag
STS-44 STS-45

STS-42 var den fyrtiofemte flygningen i det amerikanska rymdfärjeprogrammet, den fjortonde flygningen med rymdfärjan Discovery. Den sköts upp från Pad 39A vid Kennedy Space Center i Florida den 22 januari 1992. Efter drygt åtta dagar i omloppsbana runt jorden återinträdde rymdfärjan i jordens atmosfär och landade vid Edwards Air Force Base i Kalifornien.

Se även

Referenser

  1. ^ NASA Space Shuttle Launch Archive Arkiverad 19 september 2012 hämtat från the Wayback Machine., läst 28 juli 2016.
  2. ^ ”NASA Space Science Data Coordinated Archive” (på engelska). NASA. https://nssdc.gsfc.nasa.gov/nmc/spacecraft/display.action?id=1992-002A. Läst 19 mars 2020. 
  3. ^ Manned Astronautics - Figures & Facts Arkiverad 16 augusti 2016 hämtat från the Wayback Machine., läst 28 juli 2016.

Externa länkar

USA Rymdfärjan Discovery (OV-103)
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STS-44 Mission Insignia

Designed by the participating crewmembers, the STS-44 patch shows the Space Shuttle Atlantis ascending to Earth orbit to expand mankind's knowledge. The patch illustrated by the symbolic red, white and blue of the American flag represents the American contribution and strength derived from this mission. The black background of space, indicative of the mysteries of the universe, is illuminated by six large stars, which depict the American crew of six and the hopes that travel with them. The smaller stars represent Americans who work in support of this mission. Within the Shuttle's payload bay is a Defense Support Program Satellite which will help ensure peace. In the words of a crew spokesman, the stars of the flag symbolize our leadership in an exciting quest of space and the boundless dreams for humanity's future.
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Författare/Upphovsman: Pascal (Flickr user: pasukaru76), Licens: CC0
Vostok spacecraft replica at the Technik Museum Speyer, Germany.
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STS-45 Mission Insignia

Designed by the crewmembers, the STS-45 patch depicts the Space Shuttle launching from the Kennedy Space Center into a high inclination orbit. From this vantage point, the Atmospheric Laboratory for Applications and Science (ATLAS) payload can view Earth, the sun, and their dynamic interactions against the background of space. Earth is prominently displayed and is the focus of the mission's space plasma physics and Earth sciences observations. The colors of the setting sun, measured by sensitive instruments, provide detailed information about ozone, carbon dioxide and other gases which determine Earth's climate and environment. Encircling the scene are the names of the flight crewmembers. The additional star in the ring is to recognize Charles R. Chappell and Michael Lampton, alternate payload specialists, and the entire ATLAS-1 team for its dedication and support of this Mission to Planet Earth.
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STS-42 Mission Insignia

Designed by the crewmembers, the STS- 42 Intemational Microgravity Lab- 1 insignia depicts the orbiter with the Spacelab module aboard. The spacecraft is oriented in a quiescent, tail-to-Earth, gravity-gradient attitude to best support the various microgravity payloads and experiments. The international composition of the crew is depicted by symbols representing Canada and the European Space Agency. The number 42 is represented by six white stars --- four on one side of the orbiter and two on the other. The single gold star above Earth's horizon honors the memory of astronaut Manley L. (Sonny) Carter, who was killed earlier this year in a commuter plane crash. A crew spokesperson stated that Carter ...was our crewmate, colleague and friend. Blue letters set against white give the surnames of the five astronauts and two payload specialists for the flight.
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The STS-42 crew portrait includes from left to right: Stephen S. Oswald, pilot; Roberta L. Bondar, payload specialist 1; Norman E. Thagard, mission specialist 1; Ronald J. Grabe, commander; David C. Hilmers, mission specialist 2; Ulf D. Merbold, payload specialist 2 and William F. Readdy, mission specialist 3. Launched aboard the Space Shuttle Discovery on January 22, 1992 at 9:52:33 am (EST), the STS-41 served as the International Microgravity Laboratory-1 (ML-1 ) mission.