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Space Shuttle Orbiter and Space Shuttle Endeavour by Marc Garneau and Mario Runco
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STS-77 Crew Portrait
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STS-77 Crew Portrait |
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1996-02-01 |
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The crew assigned to the STS-77 mission included (seated left to right) Curtis L. Brown, pilot, and John H. Casper, commander. Standing, left to right, are mission specialists Daniel W. Bursch, Mario Runco, Marc Garneau (CSA), and Andrew S. W. Thomas. Launched aboard the Space Shuttle Endeavour on May 19, 1996 at 6:30:00 am (EDT), the STS-77 mission carried three primary payloads, the SPACEHAB-4 pressurized research module, the Inflatable Antenna Experiment (IAE) mounted on a Spartan 207 free-flyer, and a suite of four technology demonstration experiments known as Technology Experiments for Advancing Missions in Space (TEAMS). |
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Entire STS-77 Crew at Shuttl
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Entire STS-77 Crew at Shuttle Landing Facility |
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The STS-77 astronauts take time to address the news media following their arrival at KSC's Shuttle Landing Facility. From left are Mission Specialists Andrew S. W. Thomas and Marc Garneau (who represents the Canadian Space Agency), Pilot Curtis L. Brown Jr., Commander John H. Casper, and Mission Specialists Mario Runco Jr. and Daniel W. Bursch. Over the next several days, the six-member crew will participate in emergency egress training at the pad and a simulated launch countdown that includes the entire launch team. The Space Shuttle Endeavour is scheduled to lift off on Mission STS-77, the fourth Shuttle flight of 1996, around May 16. |
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04.22.1996 |
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STS-77 astronauts during TCD
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STS-77 astronauts during TCDT |
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The STS-77 astronauts head for the Space Shuttle Endeavour at Launch Pad 39B and the final phase of the Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test (TCDT). Leading the way is Commander John H. Casper (front right) with Mission Specialist Mario Runco Jr. at left. Behind them are (from left) Pilot Curtis L. Brown Jr. and Mission Specialists Daniel W. Bursch, Marc Garneau (representing the Canadian Space Agency) and Andrew S. W. Thomas. The TCDT is held prior to each Space Shuttle flight and culminates with a mock launch countdown culminating in a simulated main engine cutoff scenario. During their stay at the space center, the flight crew also participates in training exercises at the pad and has the opportunity to view the payloads for their upcoming spaceflight. Endeavour currently is targeted for liftoff around May 16. |
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04.23.1996 |
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STS-77 Launch (front view fi
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STS-77 Launch (front view fisheye closeup) |
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A flawless countdown culminates with an on-time liftoff as the Space Shuttle Endeavour lights up the morning sky. Endeavour was launched on Mission STS-77 from Pad 39B at 6:30:00 a.m. EDT, May 19. The fourth Shuttle mission of 1996 is devoted to the continuing effort to help open the commercial space frontier. Heading up the six-member crew is Commander John H. Casper. Curtis L. Brown Jr. is the pilot and there are four mission specialists on board: Daniel W. Bursch, Mario Runco Jr., Andrew S. W. Thomas and Marc Garneau, who represents the Canadian Space Agency. During the approximately 10-day mission, the astronauts will perform a variety of payload activities, including microgravity research aboard the SPACEHAB-4 module, deployment and retrieval of the Spartan 207 carrying the Inflatable Antenna Experiment (IAE) and deployment and rendezvous with the Passive Aerodynamically-Stabilized Magnetically-Damped Satellite (PAMS). |
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05.19.1996 |
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The STS-77 crew take time ou
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The STS-77 crew take time out from Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test (TCDT) activities to pose for a group portrait next to the slidewire baskets on the emergency egress system at the 195-feet level of Launch Pad 39B, at the Kennedy Space Center (KSC) |
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STS-77 TRAINING VIEW --- The STS-77 crew take time out from Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test (TCDT) activities to pose for a group portrait next to the slidewire baskets on the emergency egress system at the 195-feet level of Launch Pad 39B, at the Kennedy Space Center (KSC). From the left are astronauts Daniel W. Bursch, mission specialist, John H. Casper, commander, Curtis L. Brown, Jr., pilot, Mario Runco, Jr., mission specialist, Andrew S. W. Thomas, mission specialist, and Marc Garneau, mission specialist representing the Canadian Space Agency (CSA). The Space Shuttle Endeavour is undergoing preparations at Pad 39B for liftoff on the fourth Shuttle flight of 1996 around May 16, 1996. |
| Date Taken |
1996-04-22 |
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The crew talk to the news me
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The crew talk to the news media at Launch Pad 39B, at the Kennedy Space Center (KSC). |
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STS-77 TRAINING VIEW --- The crew talk to the news media at Launch Pad 39B, at the Kennedy Space Center (KSC). From left are astronauts Andrew S. W. Thomas, mission specialist, Mario Runco, Jr., mission specialist, John H. Casper, commander, Daniel W. Bursch, mission specialist, Marc Garneau, mission specialist representing the Canadian Space Agency (CSA), and Curtis L. Brown, Jr., pilot. The astronauts are at KSC for the Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test (TCDT), a dress rehearsal for launch, the Space Shuttle Endeavour is undergoing preparations at Pad 39B for liftoff on the fourth Shuttle flight of 1996 around May 16, 1996. |
| Date Taken |
1996-04-22 |
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These six astronauts have be
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These six astronauts have been named to fly aboard the Space Shuttle Endeavour in support of the Spacehab-04 mission, scheduled for launch in May of this year. |
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STS-77 CREW PORTRAIT --- These six astronauts have been named to fly aboard the Space Shuttle Endeavour in support of the Spacehab-04 mission, scheduled for launch in May of this year. On the front row are astronauts John H. Casper (right), mission commander, and Curtis L. Brown Jr., pilot. In the rear, from the left, are astronauts Daniel W. Bursch, Mario Runco Jr., Marc Garneau and Andrew S. W. Thomas, all mission specialists. Garneau represents the Canadian Space Agency (CSA). |
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1996-05-19 |
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