Nov 30, 2024See the Shuttle Carrier Aircraft N905NA, a modified Boeing 747, transport Space Shuttle Discovery back to the Kennedy Space Center after the successful STS-26 mission. This video shows the combination pair taking off from Edwards Air Force Base in California on the first leg of the journey on October 8, 1988 to Kelly Air Force Base in Texas.Discovery crew members:Commander: Frederick HauckPilot: Richard CoveyMission Specialist 1: John LoungeMission Specialist 2: David HilmersMission Specialist 3: George Nelson
STS-26 Space Shuttle Crew Interviewed by CBS This Morning Television ProgramShuttlesource3 Dec 2024CBS This Morning interview with the STS-26 crew following the successful return-to-flight mission. Discovery crew members:Commander: Frederick HauckPilot: Richard CoveyMission Specialist 1: John LoungeMission Specialist 2: David HilmersMission Specialist 3: George Nelson
Dec 4, 2024Hear directly from the STS-26 crew as they share highlights from NASAs successful "Return-to-Flight" mission. In this video, the astronauts narrate key moments from the mission, including the launch, on-orbit operations, and smooth landing.Discovery crew members:Commander: Frederick HauckPilot: Richard CoveyMission Specialist 1: John LoungeMission Specialist 2: David HilmersMission Specialist 3: George Nelson
Dec 7, 2024 #sts #discovery #EdwardsAFBGet a close-up, handheld camera view of the Space Shuttle orbiter right after its landing at Edwards Air Force Base. This video captures a walkaround of the shuttle as ground crews begin their work to prepare it for towing to the hangar.See the post-mission activity up close, including technicians inspecting the shuttle and starting the process to secure it for transport. A rare, behind-the-scenes look at the efforts that follow a successful mission.Discovery crew members:Commander: Frederick HauckPilot: Richard CoveyMission Specialist 1: John LoungeMission Specialist 2: David HilmersMission Specialist 3: George Nelson
