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STS-75 POST FLIGHT PRESENTAT …
1996
Description STS-75 POST FLIGHT PRESENTATION JSC1564 (1996) 38 1/4 Minutes - Commander: Andrew M. Allen Pilot: Scott J. 'Doc' Horowitz Mission Specialists: Jeffrey A. Hoffman, Maurizio Cheli (Italy), Claude Nicollier (Switzerland), Franklin R. Chang-Diaz, Umberto Guidoni (Italy) Dates: February 22-March 9,1996 Vehicle: Columbia OV-102 Payloads: Tethered Satellite System, USMP-3, OARE, and CPCG Landing site: Runway 33 at Kennedy Space Center, FL
Date 1996
STS-75 Onboard View
Name of Image STS-75 Onboard View
Date of Image 1996-02-09
Full Description Astronauts Jeffery A. Hoffman (left) and Maurizio Cheli, representing the European Space Agency (ESA), set up an experiment at the glovebox on the Space Shuttle Columbia's mid-deck. The two mission specialists joined three other astronauts and an international payload specialist for more than 16 days of research aboard Columbia.
STS-75 Crew Portrait
Name of Image STS-75 Crew Portrait
Date of Image 1995-12-01
Full Description The crew assigned to the STS-75 mission included (seated left to right) Scott J. Horowiz, pilot, Andrew M. Allen, commander, and Franklin R. Chang-Diaz, mission specialist. Standing, left to right, are Maurizio Cheli, mission specialist of the European Space Agency (ESA), Umberto Guidoni, payload specialist (Italy), Jeffrey A. Hoffman, mission specialist, and Claude Nicollier, mission specialist (ESA). Launched aboard the Space Shuttle Columbia on February 22, 1996 at 3:18:00 pm (EST), the STS-75 mission carried two primary payloads, the reflight of the U.S./Italian Tethered Satellite System (TSS-1R), and the U.S. Microgravity Payload-3 (USMP-3).
Space Shuttle STS-75 Columbi …
Name of Image Space Shuttle STS-75 Columbia launch
Date of Image 1996-02-22
Full Description The Space Shuttle Columbia (STS-75) cleared the tower following an on-time liftoff from Launch Pad 39B. Visible at lower left is the white room on the orbiter access arm through which the flight crew entered the orbiter earlier. Columbia's mission lasted 14 days and included retesting of the Tethered Satellite System (TSS-1R) and the third flight of the United States Microgravity Payload (USMP-3), both of which are managed by scientist at Marshall Space Flight Center. Included in Columbia's flight crew were members of the European Space Agency (ESA) and the Italian Space Agency (ASI), Mission Specialists Maurizio Cheli, Claude Nicollier and Payload Specialist Umberto Guidoni, respectively.
STS-75 crew arrives at KSC f …
Title STS-75 crew arrives at KSC for launch
Description The STS-75 flight crew arrives at KSC's Shuttle Landing Facility. The mission commander is Andrew M. Allen, Scott J. Horowitz is the pilot. There are four mission specialists: Jeffrey A. Hoffman, Franklin R. Chang-Diaz, who is the payload commander, and Claude Nicollier and Maurizio Cheli, both of the European Space Agency. Assigned as a payload specialist is Umberto Guidoni of the Italian Space Agency. The three-day countdown toward liftoff on Feb. 22 also begins today. STS-75 will be the second Shuttle flight of this year and will be highlighted by the re- flight of the Italian Tethered Satellite System (TSS-1R).
Date 02.19.1996
STS-75 crew at Launch Pad 39 …
Title STS-75 crew at Launch Pad 39B during TCDT
Description The STS-75 flight crew stands in front of the Space Shuttle Columbia at Launch Pad 39B. From left are Mission Specialists Maurizio Cheli and Claude Nicollier of the European Space Agency, Mission Commander Andrew M. Allen, Mission Specialist Jeffrey A. Hoffman, Pilot Scott J. Horowitz, Payload Specialist Umberto Guidoni of the Italian Space Agency and Payload Commander Franklin R. Chang-Diaz. The crew is at KSC for the Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test, a dress rehearsal for launch. Columbia is scheduled to lift off on Mission STS-75 on Feb. 22.
Date 02.02.1996
STS-75 crewmember Maurizio C …
Title STS-75 crewmember Maurizio Cheli during TCDT
Description Mission Specialist Maurizio Cheli of the European Space Agency (ESA) prepares to enter the orbiter Columbia at Launch Pad 39B to complete the final phase of the Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test (TCDT), a dress rehersal for launch. Columbia is being targeted for liftoff on Mission STS-75 on February 22, 1996.
Date 02.02.1996
STS-75 crew post-flight acti …
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Various scenes of postflight …
STS075-303-007
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date 1996-03-13
creator NASA
identifier STS075-303-007
STS-75 crew preparing for la …
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Payload specialist Umberto G …
STS075-355-032
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date 1996-04-02
creator NASA
identifier STS075-355-032
The loose tether forms a fai …
Title The loose tether forms a faint diagonal line in this scene recorded on a later fly-by.
Description The loose tether forms a faint diagonal line in this scene recorded on a later fly-by. On February 25, 1996, the crew deployed the Tethered Satellite System (TSS), which later broke free. The seven member crew was launched aboard the Space Shuttle Columbia on February 22, 1996 and landed on March 9, 1996. Crew members were Andrew M. Allen, mission commander, Scott J. Horowitz, pilot, Franklin R. Chang-Diaz, payload commander, and Maurizio Cheli, European Space Agency (ESA), Jeffrey A. Hoffman and Claude Nicollier, ESA, all mission specialists, along with payload specialist Umberto Guidioni of the Italian Space Agency (ASI).
Date Taken 1996-02-22
The frayed end of the tether …
Title The frayed end of the tether portion of the Tethered Satellite System (TSS) is seen at the end of the supportive boom.
Description The frayed end of the tether portion of the Tethered Satellite System (TSS) is seen at the end of the supportive boom. On February 25, 1996, the crew deployed the TSS, which later broke free. The seven member crew was launched aboard the Space Shuttle Columbia on February 22, 1996, and landed on March 9, 1996. Crew members were Andrew M. Allen, mission commander, Scott J. Horowitz, pilot, Franklin R. Chang-Diaz, payload commander, and Maurizio Cheli, European Space Agency (ESA), Jeffrey A. Hoffman and Claude Nicollier (ESA), all mission specialists, along with payload specialist Umberto Guidioni of the Italian Space Agency (ASI).
Date Taken 1996-02-22
Astronaut Claude Nicollier i …
Title Astronaut Claude Nicollier is the only clearly identifiable crew member in this scene on the aft flight deck, captured during the busy chores associated with deployment of the Tethered Satellite System (TSS).
Description STS-75 ONBOARD VIEW --- Astronaut Claude Nicollier is the only clearly identifiable crew member in this scene on the aft flight deck, captured during the busy chores associated with deployment of the Tethered Satellite System (TSS). The seven member crew was launched aboard the Space Shuttle Columbia on February 22, 1996. and landed on March 9, 1996. Crew members were Andrew M. Allen, mission commander, Scott J. Horowitz, pilot, Franklin R. Chang-Diaz, payload commander, and Maurizio Cheli, European Space Agency (ESA), Jeffrey A. Hoffman and Nicollier, ESA, all mission specialists, along with payload specialist Umberto Guidioni of the Italian Space Agency (ASI).
Date Taken 1996-02-22
The traditional inflight cre …
Title The traditional inflight crew portrait was taken with a pre-set 70mm camera on the flight deck of the Space Shuttle Columbia.
Description STS-75 ONBOARD VIEW --- The traditional inflight crew portrait was taken with a pre-set 70mm camera on the flight deck of the Space Shuttle Columbia. Astronaut Andrew M. Allen, mission commander, is at bottom center. Clockwise from that point are Franklin R. Chang-Diaz, payload commander, Maurizio Cheli and Claude Nicollier, mission specialists representing the European Space Agency (ESA), Scott J. Horowitz, pilot, Umberto Guidioni, payload specialist representing the Italian Space Agency (ASI), and Jeffrey A. Hoffman, mission specialist.
Date Taken 1996-03-05
Payload specialist Umberto G …
Title Payload specialist Umberto Guidioni, wearing the partial pressure launch and entry garment, prepares for the de-orbit phase of the 16-day flight.
Description STS-75 ONBOARD VIEW --- Payload specialist Umberto Guidioni, wearing the partial pressure launch and entry garment, prepares for the de-orbit phase of the 16-day flight. Guidioni represents the Italian Space Agency (ASI). The seven member crew was launched aboard the Space Shuttle Columbia on February 22, 1996, and landed on March 9, 1996. Crew members were Andrew M. Allen, mission commander, Scott J. Horowitz, pilot, Franklin R. Chang-Diaz, payload commander, and Maurizio Cheli, European Space Agency (ESA), Jeffrey A. Hoffman and Claude Nicollier, (ESA), all mission specialists, along with Guidioni.
Date Taken 1996-02-22
Astronaut Maurizio Cheli, mi …
Title Astronaut Maurizio Cheli, mission specialist, works with the Tether Optical Phenomenon System (TOPS) on the flight deck of the Earth-orbiting Space Shuttle Columbia.
Description Astronaut Maurizio Cheli, mission specialist, works with the Tether Optical Phenomenon System (TOPS) on the flight deck of the Earth-orbiting Space Shuttle Columbia. Cheli, representing the European Space Agency (ESA), joined four other astronauts and an international payload specialists for 16 days of scientific research in Earth-orbit.
Date Taken 1996-02-22
The Space Shuttle Columbias …
Title The Space Shuttle Columbias vertical stabilizer appears to point to the four stars of the Southern Cross.
Description STS-75 ONBOARD VIEW --- The Space Shuttle Columbias vertical stabilizer appears to point to the four stars of the Southern Cross. The scene was captured with a 35mm camera just prior to a sunrise. The seven member crew was launched aboard the Space Shuttle Columbia on February 22, 1996, and landed on March 9, 1996. Crew members were Andrew M. Allen, mission commander, Scott J. Horowitz, pilot, Franklin R. Chang-Diaz, payload commander, and Maurizio Cheli, European Space Agency (ESA), Jeffrey A. Hoffman and Claude Nicollier, ESA, all mission specialists, along with payload specialist Umberto Guidioni of the Italian Space Agency (ASI).
Date Taken 1996-02-22
Astronauts Jeffrey A. Hoffma …
Title Astronauts Jeffrey A. Hoffman (left) and Maurizio Cheli, representing European Space Agency (ESA), set up an experiment at the glovebox on the Space Shuttle Columbias mid-deck.
Description STS-75 ONBOARD VIEW --- Astronauts Jeffrey A. Hoffman (left) and Maurizio Cheli, representing European Space Agency (ESA), set up an experiment at the glovebox on the Space Shuttle Columbias mid-deck. The two mission specialists joined three other astronauts and an international payload specialist for more than 16 days of research aboard Columbia.
Date Taken 1996-03-05
A medium close-up view, capt …
Title A medium close-up view, captured with a 70mm camera, shows the Tethered Satellite System (TSS) and part of its supportive boom device prior to deployment operations.
Description STS-75 ONBOARD VIEW --- A medium close-up view, captured with a 70mm camera, shows the Tethered Satellite System (TSS) and part of its supportive boom device prior to deployment operations. On February 25, 1996, the crew deployed the Tethered Satellite System (TSS), which later broke free. The seven member crew was launched aboard the Space Shuttle Columbia on February 22, 1996, and landed on March 9, 1996. Crew members were Andrew M. Allen, mission commander, Scott J. Horowitz, pilot, Franklin R. Chang-Diaz, payload commander, and Maurizio Cheli, European Space Agency (ESA), Jeffrey A. Hoffman and Claude Nicollier, ESA, all mission specialists, along with payload specialist Umberto Guidioni of the Italian Space Agency (ASI).
Date Taken 1996-02-25
The Tethered Satellite Syste …
Title The Tethered Satellite System (TSS) is seen as it is reeled out during early stages of deployment operations.
Description The Tethered Satellite System (TSS) is seen as it is reeled out during early stages of deployment operations. The crew deployed the TSS, which later broke free. The seven member crew was launched aboard the Space Shuttle Columbia on February 22, 1996 and landed on March 9, 1996. Crew members were Andrew M. Allen, mission commander, Scott J. Horowitz, pilot, Franklin R. Chang-Diaz, payload commander, and Maurizio Cheli European Space Agency (ESA), Jeffrey A. Hoffman and Claude Nicollier, ESA, all mission specialists, along with payload specialist Umberto Guidioni of the Italian Space Agency (ASI).
Date Taken 1996-02-25
The Space Shuttle Columbia c …
Title The Space Shuttle Columbia clears the tower to begin the mission. The liftoff occurred on schedule at 3:18:00 p.m. (EST), February 22, 1996.
Description STS-75 LAUNCH VIEW --- The Space Shuttle Columbia clears the tower to begin the mission. The liftoff occurred on schedule at 3:18:00 p.m. (EST), February 22, 1996. Visible at left is the White Room on the orbiter access arm through which the flight crew had entered the orbiter. Onboard Columbia for the scheduled two-week mission were astronauts Andrew M. Allen, commander, Scott J. Horowitz, pilot, Franklin R. Chang-Diaz, payload commander, and astronauts Maurizio Cheli, Jeffrey A. Hoffman and Claude Nicollier, along with payload specialist Umberto Guidioni. Cheli and Nicollier represent the European Space Agency (ESA), while Guidioni represents the Italian Space Agency (ASI).
Date Taken 1996-02-22
A remote camera at Launch Pa …
Title A remote camera at Launch Pad 39B, at the Kennedy Space Center (KSC), recorded this profile view of the Space Shuttle Columbia as it cleared the tower to begin the mission.
Description STS-75 LAUNCH VIEW --- A remote camera at Launch Pad 39B, at the Kennedy Space Center (KSC), recorded this profile view of the Space Shuttle Columbia as it cleared the tower to begin the mission. The liftoff occurred on schedule at 3:18:00 p.m. (EST), February 22, 1996. Onboard Columbia for the scheduled two-week mission were astronauts Andrew M. Allen, commander, Scott J. Horowitz, pilot, Franklin R. Chang-Diaz, payload commander, and astronauts Maurizio Cheli, Jeffrey A. Hoffman and Claude Nicollier, along with payload specialist Umberto Guidioni. Cheli and Nicollier represent the European Space Agency (ESA), while Guidioni represents the Italian Space Agency (ASI).
Date Taken 1996-02-22
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