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Animations & Video: STS-93 Mission
STS-93 Crew Walkout
1. STS-93 Crew Walkout of O&C Building
  • MP4 (7.84 MB)
The STS-93 crew wave and cheer as they head for the "Astrovan" to take them to Launch Pad 39-B and liftoff of Space Shuttle Columbia. In their orange launch and entry suits, they are Mission Specialists Michel Tognini of France, Catherine G. Coleman (Ph.D.), and Stephen A. Hawley (Ph.D.); Pilot Jeffrey S. Ashby; and Commander Eileen M. Collins.
[Runtime: 0:30]
(Video: NASA)

launch
2. Short Launch Sequence
  • MP4 (38.58 MB)
In a burst of light and flames, Space Shuttle Columbia lifts off from Launch Pad 39-B at 12:31 a.m. EDT on July 23, 1999.
[Runtime: 0:38]
(Video: NASA)

launch
3. Launch!!!
  • MP4 (20.20 MB)
In a burst of light and flames, Space Shuttle Columbia lifts off from Launch Pad 39-B at 12:31 a.m. EDT on July 23, 1999.
[Runtime: 3:20]
(Video: NASA)

deploy
4. Deployment of Chandra
  • MP4 (5.52 MB)
The Crew of the STS-93 mission aboard Space Shuttle Columbia deploy the Chandra X-ray Observatory at 7:47am EDT on July 23, 1999. Mission Specialist Cady Coleman & Commander Eileen Collins narrate.
[Runtime: 0:49]
(Video: NASA)