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STS-39 Launch
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STS-39 Launch |
| Date of Image |
1991-04-28 |
| Full Description |
Launched aboard the Space Shuttle Discovery on April 28, 1991 at 7:33:14 am (EDT), STS-39 was a Department of Defense (DOD) mission. The crew included seven astronauts: Michael L. Coats, commander, L. Blaine Hammond, pilot, Guion S. Buford, Jr., mission specialist 1, Gregory J. Harbaugh, mission specialist 2, Richard J. Hieb, mission specialist 3, Donald R. McMonagle, mission specialist 4, and Charles L. Veach, mission specialist 5. The primary unclassified payload included the Air Force Program 675 (AFP-675), the Infrared Background Signature Survey (IBSS), and the Shuttle Pallet Satellite II (SPAS II). |
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STS-39 Crew Portrait
| Name of Image |
STS-39 Crew Portrait |
| Date of Image |
1991-06-25 |
| Full Description |
The STS-39 crew portrait includes 7 astronauts. Pictured are Charles L. Veach, mission specialist 5, Michael L. Coats, commander, Gregory J. Harbaugh, mission specialist 2, Donald R. McMonagle, mission specialist 4, L. Blaine Hammond, pilot, Richard J. Hieb, mission specialist 3, and Guion S. Buford, Jr., mission specialist 1. Launched aboard the Space Shuttle Discovery on April 28, 1991 at 7:33:14 am (EDT), STS-39 was a Department of Defense (DOD) mission. The primary unclassified payload included the Air Force Program 675 (AFP-675), the Infrared Background Signature Survey (IBSS), and the Shuttle Pallet Satellite II (SPAS II). |
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STS-39 Discovery, Orbiter Ve
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STS-39 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, SPAS II IBSS computer animation |
| Description |
STS-39 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, Shuttle Pallet Satellite (SPAS) II Infrared Background Signature Survey (IBSS) and Chemical Release Observation (CRO) experiment illustrated with computer graphics. Views include SPAS II (in foreground) deployed by OV-103 (27771), orbital maneuvering system (OMS) primary reaction control system (PRCS) plume firings after SPAS II deployment (27772), Chemical Release Observation (CRO) experiment in orbit (27773), and CRO deployed from OV-103 payload bay (27774). View (27772) used in the STS-39 Press Information (PUB 3546-V Rev 4-91) p27, April 1991 and for T-30 flight directors' briefing. |
| Date Taken |
1991-02-07 |
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IBSS Chemical Release Observ
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IBSS Chemical Release Observation (CRO) satellite |
| Description |
Chemical Release Observation (CRO) satellite part of the Infrared Background Signature Survey (IBSS), a STS-39 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, payload, undergoes processing at the Kennedy Space Center (KSC). View provided by KSC with alternate number KSC-390C-7879.01. |
| Date Taken |
1991-02-07 |
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STS-39 crewmembers participa
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STS-39 crewmembers participate in preflight press conference at JSC's Bldg 2 |
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STS-39 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, crewmembers participate in preflight press conference held in JSC's Auditorium and Public Affairs Facility Bldg 2. Mission Specialist (MS) Donald R. McMonagle, using models, explains how the Space Shuttle Pallet Satellite II (SPAS-II) with the Infrared Background Signature Survey (IBSS) will be released from OV-103's, payload bay (PLB). Looking on (from left to right) are MS Guion S. Bluford, Jr, MS Charles L. Veach, MS Gregory J. Harbaugh, and MS Richard J. Hieb. |
| Date Taken |
1991-01-28 |
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STS-39 Discovery, OV-103, IB
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STS-39 Discovery, OV-103, IBSS SPAS II |
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STS-39 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, Infrared Background Signature Survey (IBSS) Shuttle Pallet Satellite (SPAS) II documented during preflight processing procedures. German Messerschmitt-Bolkow-Blohm (MBB) technicians work on SPAS II cryostat (without insulation) and other elements at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, 11/05/90 (27781, 27784). KSC Vertical Processing Facility IBSS SPAS II preflight procedures include test cell preparation, 12/18/90 (27782) and readying the payload for transferral into the payload canister transporter, 02/05/91 (27783). Views (27781, 27783) used in the STS-39 Press Information April 1991 release (PUB 3546-V Rev 4-91). Alternate KSC numbers are as follows: KSC-90PC-1871 (27784) KSC-90PC-1869 (27781) KSC-90PC-1892 (27782) KSC-91PC-187 (27783). |
| Date Taken |
1991-02-07 |
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STS-39 Discovery, Orbiter Ve
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| Title |
STS-39 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, SPAS II IBSS computer animation |
| Description |
STS-39 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, Shuttle Pallet Satellite (SPAS) II Infrared Background Signature Survey (IBSS) and Chemical Release Observation (CRO) experiment illustrated with computer graphics. Views include SPAS II (in foreground) deployed by OV-103 (27771), orbital maneuvering system (OMS) primary reaction control system (PRCS) plume firings after SPAS II deployment (27772), Chemical Release Observation (CRO) experiment in orbit (27773), and CRO deployed from OV-103 payload bay (27774). View (27772) used in the STS-39 Press Information (PUB 3546-V Rev 4-91) p27, April 1991 and for T-30 flight directors' briefing. |
| Date Taken |
1991-02-07 |
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STS-39 Discovery, Orbiter Ve
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STS-39 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, SPAS II IBSS computer animation |
| Description |
STS-39 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, Shuttle Pallet Satellite (SPAS) II Infrared Background Signature Survey (IBSS) and Chemical Release Observation (CRO) experiment illustrated with computer graphics. Views include SPAS II (in foreground) deployed by OV-103 (27771), orbital maneuvering system (OMS) primary reaction control system (PRCS) plume firings after SPAS II deployment (27772), Chemical Release Observation (CRO) experiment in orbit (27773), and CRO deployed from OV-103 payload bay (27774). View (27772) used in the STS-39 Press Information (PUB 3546-V Rev 4-91) p27, April 1991 and for T-30 flight directors' briefing. |
| Date Taken |
1991-02-07 |
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STS-39 Discovery, Orbiter Ve
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| Title |
STS-39 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, SPAS II IBSS computer animation |
| Description |
STS-39 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, Shuttle Pallet Satellite (SPAS) II Infrared Background Signature Survey (IBSS) and Chemical Release Observation (CRO) experiment illustrated with computer graphics. Views include SPAS II (in foreground) deployed by OV-103 (27771), orbital maneuvering system (OMS) primary reaction control system (PRCS) plume firings after SPAS II deployment (27772), Chemical Release Observation (CRO) experiment in orbit (27773), and CRO deployed from OV-103 payload bay (27774). View (27772) used in the STS-39 Press Information (PUB 3546-V Rev 4-91) p27, April 1991 and for T-30 flight directors' briefing. |
| Date Taken |
1991-02-07 |
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STS-39 Discovery, Orbiter Ve
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| Title |
STS-39 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, SPAS II IBSS computer animation |
| Description |
STS-39 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, Shuttle Pallet Satellite (SPAS) II Infrared Background Signature Survey (IBSS) and Chemical Release Observation (CRO) experiment illustrated with computer graphics. Views include SPAS II (in foreground) deployed by OV-103 (27771), orbital maneuvering system (OMS) primary reaction control system (PRCS) plume firings after SPAS II deployment (27772), Chemical Release Observation (CRO) experiment in orbit (27773), and CRO deployed from OV-103 payload bay (27774). View (27772) used in the STS-39 Press Information (PUB 3546-V Rev 4-91) p27, April 1991 and for T-30 flight directors' briefing. |
| Date Taken |
1991-02-07 |
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STS-39 Discovery, OV-103, IB
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STS-39 Discovery, OV-103, IBSS SPAS II |
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STS-39 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, Infrared Background Signature Survey (IBSS) Shuttle Pallet Satellite (SPAS) II documented during preflight processing procedures. German Messerschmitt-Bolkow-Blohm (MBB) technicians work on SPAS II cryostat (without insulation) and other elements at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, 11/05/90 (27781, 27784). KSC Vertical Processing Facility IBSS SPAS II preflight procedures include test cell preparation, 12/18/90 (27782) and readying the payload for transferral into the payload canister transporter, 02/05/91 (27783). Views (27781, 27783) used in the STS-39 Press Information April 1991 release (PUB 3546-V Rev 4-91). Alternate KSC numbers are as follows: KSC-90PC-1871 (27784) KSC-90PC-1869 (27781) KSC-90PC-1892 (27782) KSC-91PC-187 (27783). |
| Date Taken |
1991-02-07 |
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STS-39 Discovery, OV-103, IB
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STS-39 Discovery, OV-103, IBSS SPAS II |
| Description |
STS-39 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, Infrared Background Signature Survey (IBSS) Shuttle Pallet Satellite (SPAS) II documented during preflight processing procedures. German Messerschmitt-Bolkow-Blohm (MBB) technicians work on SPAS II cryostat (without insulation) and other elements at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, 11/05/90 (27781, 27784). KSC Vertical Processing Facility IBSS SPAS II preflight procedures include test cell preparation, 12/18/90 (27782) and readying the payload for transferral into the payload canister transporter, 02/05/91 (27783). Views (27781, 27783) used in the STS-39 Press Information April 1991 release (PUB 3546-V Rev 4-91). Alternate KSC numbers are as follows: KSC-90PC-1871 (27784) KSC-90PC-1869 (27781) KSC-90PC-1892 (27782) KSC-91PC-187 (27783). |
| Date Taken |
1991-02-07 |
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STS-39 Discovery, OV-103, IB
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STS-39 Discovery, OV-103, IBSS SPAS II |
| Description |
STS-39 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, Infrared Background Signature Survey (IBSS) Shuttle Pallet Satellite (SPAS) II documented during preflight processing procedures. German Messerschmitt-Bolkow-Blohm (MBB) technicians work on SPAS II cryostat (without insulation) and other elements at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, 11/05/90 (27781, 27784). KSC Vertical Processing Facility IBSS SPAS II preflight procedures include test cell preparation, 12/18/90 (27782) and readying the payload for transferral into the payload canister transporter, 02/05/91 (27783). Views (27781, 27783) used in the STS-39 Press Information April 1991 release (PUB 3546-V Rev 4-91). Alternate KSC numbers are as follows: KSC-90PC-1871 (27784) KSC-90PC-1869 (27781) KSC-90PC-1892 (27782) KSC-91PC-187 (27783). |
| Date Taken |
1991-02-07 |
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STS-39 Commander Coats on OV
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STS-39 Commander Coats on OV-103's flight deck watches SPAS-II/IBSS deploy |
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STS-39 Commander Michael L. Coats smiles as he watches the Shuttle Pallet Satellite II (SPAS-II) / Infrared Background Signature Survey (IBSS) spacecraft deployment through the aft flight deck windows while aboard Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103. The SPAS-II/IBSS spacecraft is visible through the overhead window W7 after its release from the remote manipulator system (RMS) end effector. The crewman optical alignment sight (COAS) is fastened to the sill of window W7. SPAS-II is a Strategic Defense Initiative Organization (SDIO). |
| Date Taken |
1991-05-06 |
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STS-39 SPAS-II IBSS is grapp
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STS-39 SPAS-II IBSS is grappled by RMS over OV-103's payload bay (PLB) |
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STS-39 Shuttle Pallet Satellite II (SPAS-II) / Infrared Background Signature Survey (IBSS) spacecraft is grappled by remote manipulator system (RMS) end effector and is positioned over Discovery's, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103's, payload bay (PLB). In the background are the Air Force Program 675 (AFP-675) experiment support system (ESS), the aft PLB bulkhead, the vertical tail, and the orbital maneuvering system (OMS) pods. SPAS-II is a Strategic Defense Initiative Organization (SDIO) payload. |
| Date Taken |
1991-05-06 |
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STS-39 SPAS-II/IBSS spacecra
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STS-39 SPAS-II/IBSS spacecraft is released by RMS above the Earth's surface |
| Description |
During STS-39 mission operations, the Shuttle Pallet Satellite II (SPAS-II) / Infrared Background Signature Survey (IBSS) spacecraft is released by Discovery's, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103's, remote manipulator system (RMS) end effector. SPAS-II/IBSS drifts away from the end effector over the cloud-covered surface of the Earth. Components visible on the spacecraft include the grapple fixture, the longeron trunnion, scuff plate, cryostat, and Arizona Imager/Spectrograph (AIS) (in shadows). SPAS-II is a Strategic Defense Initiative Organization (SDIO) payload. |
| Date Taken |
1991-05-06 |
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STS-39 SPAS-II/IBSS spacecra
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STS-39 SPAS-II/IBSS spacecraft is released by RMS above the Earth's surface |
| Description |
During STS-39 mission operations, the Shuttle Pallet Satellite II (SPAS-II) / Infrared Background Signature Survey (IBSS) spacecraft is released by Discovery's, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103's, remote manipulator system (RMS) end effector. SPAS-II/IBSS drifts away from the end effector over the cloud-covered surface of the Earth highlighted by a sun glint. Components visible on the spacecraft include the grapple fixture, the longeron trunnion, scuff plate, cryostat, and keel trunnion with radar enhancement devices (spheres). SPAS-II is a Strategic Defense Initiative Organization (SDIO) payload. |
| Date Taken |
1991-05-06 |
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STS-39 SPAS-II IBSS is grapp
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STS-39 SPAS-II IBSS is grappled by remote manipulator system (RMS) |
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STS-39 Shuttle Pallet Satellite II (SPAS-II) / Infrared Background Signature Survey (IBSS) spacecraft is grappled by remote manipulator system (RMS) end effector. Backdropped against the cloud-covered surface of the Earth, SPAS-II/IBSS spacecraft is extended outside Discovery's, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103's, payload bay (PLB). Components visible on the SPAS-II/IBSS spacecraft include the Cryostat, antennas, NFOV TV camera, WFOV TV camera, Arizona Imager/Spectrograph (AIS), and the handling trunnions. SPAS-II is a Strategic Defense Initiative Organization (SDIO) payload. |
| Date Taken |
1991-05-06 |
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