STS-60

STS-60
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Mission name	STS-60
Spacecraft	Space Shuttle Discovery
Launch pad	Kennedy Space Center Launch Complex 39A
Launch date	February 3, 1994
Landing date	February 11, 1994
Landing site	Kennedy Space Center

STS-60 was the first Space Shuttle mission to include a Russian cosmonaut, Sergei Krikalev, as a crew member, marking a significant milestone in the Shuttle-Mir Program. The mission was crewed by astronauts from NASA, including Charles Bolden, Kenneth Reightler, N. Jan Davis, Ronald Sega, and Franklin Chang-Diaz, who worked together with Sergei Krikalev to conduct various scientific experiments. The mission was launched from Kennedy Space Center Launch Complex 39A on February 3, 1994, and landed back at Kennedy Space Center on February 11, 1994. The crew members were supported by teams from NASA's Johnson Space Center, NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center, and NASA's Kennedy Space Center.

STS-60

The STS-60 mission was a significant event in the history of Space Shuttle missions, as it marked the first time a Russian cosmonaut, Sergei Krikalev, flew on a Space Shuttle. The mission was also notable for its scientific experiments, which were conducted in collaboration with researchers from NASA's Ames Research Center, NASA's Langley Research Center, and NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory. The crew members worked closely with teams from European Space Agency, Canadian Space Agency, and National Space Agency of Ukraine to ensure the success of the mission. The mission was also supported by NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center, NASA's Glenn Research Center, and NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center.

Mission Overview

The STS-60 mission was designed to conduct a variety of scientific experiments, including those related to materials science, biotechnology, and Earth science. The crew members worked with equipment from NASA's Space Technology Mission Directorate, NASA's Science Mission Directorate, and NASA's Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate to conduct experiments on the Space Shuttle Discovery. The mission also included a Wake Shield Facility experiment, which was designed to test the feasibility of growing semiconductor materials in space. The crew members collaborated with researchers from University of California, Berkeley, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and California Institute of Technology to analyze the data from the experiments.

Crew

The STS-60 crew consisted of six astronauts, including Charles Bolden, Kenneth Reightler, N. Jan Davis, Ronald Sega, Franklin Chang-Diaz, and Sergei Krikalev. The crew members were trained at NASA's Johnson Space Center and worked closely with teams from NASA's Astronaut Office and NASA's Space Shuttle Program. The crew members also collaborated with researchers from European Astronaut Centre, Canadian Astronaut Program, and Russian Federal Space Agency to prepare for the mission. The crew was supported by NASA's Flight Operations Directorate, NASA's Space and Life Sciences Directorate, and NASA's Engineering Directorate.

Mission Objectives

The primary objectives of the STS-60 mission were to conduct scientific experiments, test new equipment, and demonstrate the feasibility of international cooperation in space exploration. The crew members worked to achieve these objectives by conducting experiments on the Space Shuttle Discovery and collaborating with researchers from NASA's Science Mission Directorate, NASA's Space Technology Mission Directorate, and NASA's Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate. The mission also included a Get Away Special experiment, which was designed to test the feasibility of using small payloads to conduct scientific experiments in space. The crew members worked with teams from NASA's Stennis Space Center, NASA's Wallops Flight Facility, and NASA's White Sands Test Facility to prepare and conduct the experiments.

Mission Timeline

The STS-60 mission lasted for eight days, from February 3, 1994, to February 11, 1994. The crew members conducted a variety of scientific experiments and tests during the mission, including the deployment of the Wake Shield Facility and the conduct of a spacewalk. The mission was supported by teams from NASA's Mission Control Center, NASA's Launch Services Program, and NASA's Space Shuttle Program. The crew members also collaborated with researchers from University of Texas at Austin, University of Colorado Boulder, and University of Michigan to analyze the data from the experiments. The mission was a significant success, and it paved the way for future international cooperation in space exploration, including the Shuttle-Mir Program and the International Space Station program.

Spacecraft and Payload

The STS-60 mission used the Space Shuttle Discovery as the primary spacecraft. The payload included a variety of scientific experiments, including the Wake Shield Facility, the Get Away Special, and the Spacehab. The crew members worked with equipment from NASA's Space Technology Mission Directorate, NASA's Science Mission Directorate, and NASA's Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate to conduct experiments on the Space Shuttle Discovery. The mission also included a Russian-built Bion satellite, which was deployed from the Space Shuttle Discovery during the mission. The crew members collaborated with researchers from Russian Academy of Sciences, European Space Agency, and Canadian Space Agency to analyze the data from the experiments. The mission was supported by teams from NASA's Kennedy Space Center, NASA's Johnson Space Center, and NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center. Category:Space Shuttle missions