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STS-35/Astro-1: Editors Work Tape

Live footage shows preparation for the Astro-1 mission. Scenes include Payload Bay door closing, Rollover to the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) from OPF, the STS-35/Astro rollout to Pad-A, Broad Band X-Ray Telescope (BBXRT) Servicing, and crew arrival for the Terminal Countdown Demonstration Tests (TCDT). The crewmembers of STS-35, Commander Vance D. Brand, Pilot Guy S. Gardner, and Mission Specialists Jeffrey A. Hoffman, John M. Lounge, Robert A. Parker, Samuel T. Durrance, and Ronald A. Parise, are shown participating in various training activities. Activities include driving the M113 vehicle, participating in emergency training, and addressing the press upon arrival at Kennedy Space Center.

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STS-35/Astro-1: Launch T-20 Through Orbit with Replays (Tape 2 of 2)

Live footage shows the Launch Control Center (LCC) communicating with the STS-35 Space Shuttle. Scenes include various playback launch views of STS-35. Also shown are panoramic views of the Shuttle on the launch pad, main engine start, ignition, liftoff and booster separation and various Long Range Tracker views.

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STS-31: Hubble Space Telescope Post Launch Press Conference from Kennedy Space Center

This video presents a post-launch press conference on the STS-31 Hubble Space Telescope. Dick Young, Kennedy Space Center Public Affairs, introduces the panel. The panel consists of Robert Sieck, Kennedy Space Center Launch Director, and George T. Sassen, Director Shuttle Engineer. The STS-31 launch was accomplished with very few problems. Terminal count was started and then stopped at 31 seconds because the software sensed that a valve was not positioned correctly. The valve was positioned correctly, the count was resumed, and the launch was carried out safely and successfully. George T. Sassen explains, in detail, how the problem was corrected.

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STS-37: Gamma Ray Observatory (2 of 2)

Live footage shows various unedited Gamma Ray Observatory (GRO) compiled processing shots. Shots depict work being performed on the STS-37 GRO payload, and the STS-37 Shuttle Amateur Radio Experiment (SAREX).

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STS-101: Flight Day Highlights / CAR

The primary mission objective for STS-101 was to deliver supplies to the International Space Station, perform a space walk, and reboost the station from 230 statute miles to 250 statute miles. The commander of this mission was, James D. Halsell. The crew was Scott J. Horowitz, the pilot, and mission specialists Mary Ellen Weber, Jeffrey N. Williams, James S. Voss, Susan J. Helms, and Yuri Vladimirovich Usachev. This videotape shows the launch of STS-101, beginning with the pre-flight breakfast and the crew's introduction. The videotape next shows a pre-dawn view of the orbiter waiting the crew's arrival. The crew is shown getting into their space suits and then climbing onboard the shuttle. In this videotape we are shown a few of the crew getting into their places onboard the shuttle. We are also shown the newly designed "glass cockpit", which gives the pilot and the commander better views and are told that this is the first flight of the shuttle with the new design. After the hatch is closed, we see the shuttle launch into the night, followed by the Solid Rocket Boosters (SRB) separation.

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STS-101 / Atlantis EVA briefing

The primary mission objective for STS-101 was to deliver supplies to the International Space Station, perform a space walk, and reboost the station from 230 statute miles to 250 statute miles. The commander of this mission was James D. Halsell. The crew was Scott J. Horowitz, the pilot, and mission specialists Mary Ellen Weber, Jeffrey N. Williams, James S. Voss, Susan J. Helms, and Yuri Vladimirovich Usachev. This videotape is a press briefing by Scott Bleisath, STS-101 Lead EVA Officer, about the planned Extravehicular Activity planned for the fourth day of the mission. The work that this EVA is to accomplish is the repair of a crane and the installation of a beam on Unity. The astronauts will also replace antennae and install hand rails and cables. The astronauts who are scheduled to perform the EVA activities are Williams and Voss. They will be assisted by Weber, who will operate the Shuttle's robotic arm, and Scott Horowitz. The spacewalk is scheduled to take 6 hours. The videotape includes some views of the astronauts training in an underwater environment. Mr. Bleisath answered questions from the press after he completed the briefing.

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STS-106 Crew Interviews: Yuri Malenchenko

This NASA Johnson Space Center (JSC) video production presents an STS-106 pre-launch interview with Russian Cosmonaut/Mission Specialist Yuri Malenchenko, Col. Russian Air Force. Among other topics, Malenchenko discusses his 125-day space mission on Russian Space Station MIR in 1994, and his planned spacewalk to complete the connection between the Russian service module Svezda and the International Space Station (ISS). STS-106 is International Space Station assembly flight ISS-2A.2b and will utilize the SPACEHAB Double Module and the Integrated Cargo Carrier (ICC) to take supplies to the station. The mission will also include 2 spacewalks.

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STS-106 Crew Interviews: Boris Morukov

This NASA Johnson Space Center (JSC) video production presents an STS-106 pre-launch interview with Russian Cosmonaut/Mission Specialist Boris Morukov, M.D., Ph.D. Among other topics, Morukov discusses his background in studying weightlessness at the Russian Institute for Biomedical Problems and how his experiences prepared him to become a Cosmonaut candidate. STS-106 is International Space Station assembly flight ISS-2A.2b and will utilize the SPACEHAB Double Module and the Integrated Cargo Carrier (ICC) to take supplies to the station. The mission will also include 2 spacewalks.

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STS-106 Crew Interviews: Daniel Burbank

This NASA Johnson Space Center (JSC) video production presents an STS-106 pre-launch interview with Mission Specialist Daniel C. Burbank, Lt. Commander, United States Coast Guard (USCG). Among other topics, Burbank discusses how his Coast Guard career evolved into spaceflight, his experiences flying helicopters for the Coast Guard, and his chief duties on the upcoming spaceflight. STS-106 is International Space Station assembly flight ISS-2A.2b and will utilize the SPACEHAB Double Module and the Integrated Cargo Carrier (ICC) to take supplies to the station. The mission will also include 2 spacewalks.

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STS-41 Ulysses Launch (10/06/90), Ulysses Deploy (10/06/90), Landing (10/10/90)

Live footage shows the crewmembers of STS-41, Commander Richard N. Richards, Pilot Robert D. Cabana, Mission Specialists William M. Shepherd, Bruce E. Melnick, and Thomas D. Akers, participating in the traditional activities the day of their flight. The crew are seen eating breakfast, suiting-up, walking out to the Astronaut-Van, putting on life vests in the 'White Room' area, and entering the crew module of the Discovery Orbiter. Footage also includes the deployment of the Ulysses satellite. The Discovery spacecraft is seen as it approaches and lands at Edwards Air Force Base. Also shown are several scenes from different cameras of both launching and landing of the STS-41 spacecraft.

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STS-42/Discovery/IML-1 Admiral Richard Truly Press Briefing

A press briefing is presented by Admiral Richard Truly about the STS-42 Discovery International Microgravity Laboratory-1 (IML). He describes the launch that took place on the morning of January 22, 1992. It was NASA's first launch of 1992 following the Challenger disaster. Life Sciences and materials science microgravity experiments were flown on the STS-42 to study the behavior of materials and living things in microgravity. The briefing ends with a short question and answer period.

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Debris/Ice/TPS Assessment and Integrated Photographic Analysis of Shuttle Mission STS-101

A debris/ice/thermal protection system assessment and integrated photographic analysis was conducted for Shuttle Mission STS-101. Debris inspections of the flight elements and launch pad were performed before and after launch. Icing conditions on the External Tank were assessed by the use of computer programs and infrared scanned data during cryogenic loading of the vehicle, followed by on-pad visual inspection. High speed photography of the launch was analyzed to identify ice/debris sources and evaluate potential vehicle damage and/or in flight anomalies. This report documents the ice/debris/thermal protection system conditions and integrated photographic analysis of Space Shuttle mission STS-101 and the resulting effect on the Space Shuttle Program.

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STS-92 Crew Interview/W. McArthur

The STS-92 Mission Specialist William S. McArthur is seen being interviewed. He answers questions about his inspiration to become an astronaut and gives details on the mission, including overviews of the Z1 truss, the third pressurized meeting adapter (PMA-3), and his spacewalks. He shares his thoughts on the international collaboration of space exploration, the contributions of the Russians, the role of STS-92 in preparing the International Space Station (ISS) for its first resident crew, and the importance of the ISS and the Space Shuttle in the future.

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STS-92 Crew Interview/B. Duffy

The STS-92 Commander Brian Duffy is shown being interviewed. He answers questions about his inspiration to become an astronaut, his training, and gives details on the mission, including overviews of the Z1 truss, the S-band antenna, the third pressurized meeting adaptor (PMA-3), the common berthing mechanism (CBM), and the spacewalks. He shares his thoughts on Russia's contributions to the International Space Station (ISS), the role of STS-92 in preparing the ISS for its first resident crew, and the importance of the ISS in the future.

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STS-92 Crew Interview/P. Wisoff

The STS-92 Mission Specialist Peter J.K. Wisoff is seen being interviewed. He answers questions about his inspiration to become an astronaut and gives details on the mission, including overviews of the Z1 truss, the third pressurized meeting adapter (PMA-3), and his spacewalks. He shares his thoughts on the international collaboration of space exploration, the contributions of the Russians, the role of STS-92 in preparing the International Space Station (ISS) for its first resident crew, and the importance of the ISS and the Space Shuttle in the future.

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STS-92 Crew Interview/P. Melroy

The STS-92 Pilot Pamela A. Melroy is shown being interviewed.She answers questions about her inspiration to become an astronaut and gives details on the mission, including overviews of the Z1 truss, the third pressurized meeting adapter (PMA-3), and the spacewalks. She shares her thoughts on the international collaboration of space exploration, Russia's contributions, the role of STS-92 in preparing the International Space Station (ISS) for its first resident crew, and the importance of the ISS and the Space Shuttle in the future.

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STS-92 Crew Interview/M. Lopez-Alegria

The STS-92 Mission Specialist Michael Lopez-Alegria is seen being interviewed. He answers questions about his inspiration to become an astronaut and gives details on the mission, including overviews of the Z1 truss, the third pressurized meeting adapter (PMA-3), and his spacewalks. He shares his thoughts on the international collaboration of space exploration, the role of STS-92 in preparing the International Space Station (ISS) for its first resident crew, and the importance of the ISS and the Space Shuttle in the future.

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STS-92 Crew Interview/L. Chiao

The STS-92 Mission Specialist Leroy Chiao is seen being interviewed. He answers questions about his inspiration to become an astronaut, his training, and gives details of the mission, including overviews of the Z1 truss, the third pressurized mating adapter (PMA-3), the common berthing mechanism (CBM), and the spacewalks. He shares his thoughts on the role of STS-92 in preparing the International Space Station (ISS) for the first resident crew, Russia's contribution to the ISS, and the importance of the ISS and Space Shuttle in the future.

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