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{{Infobox Space mission  
 
{{Infobox Space mission  
 
| mission_name = STS-2V
 
| mission_name = STS-2V
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| insignia    = Shuttle_Patch.png  
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| insignia    = 2V.png
 
| shuttle      = Terra Nova
 
| shuttle      = Terra Nova
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| launch_pad  = SLC-6
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| crew_members = 2
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| launch_pad  = [[Wikipedia:Vandenberg AFB Space Launch Complex 6|SLC-6]]
 
| launch      = March 4, 2009, 18:30:15 UTC
 
| launch      = March 4, 2009, 18:30:15 UTC
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| landing      = March 11, 2009, 19:01:20 UTC
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| landing      = March 7, 2009, 06:55:15 UTC
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| duration    =  
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| duration    = 2 days, 15 hours, 25 minutes
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| altitude    =  
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| altitude    = 191 miles (307 km)
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| inclination  =  
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| inclination  = 90°
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| orbits      =  
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| orbits      = 42
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| distance    =  
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| period      = 90 minutes
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| distance    = 1.1 million miles<br>(1.8 million km)
 
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| crew_photo  =  
 
| crew_caption =  
 
| crew_caption =  
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| previous    = [[STS-92-D|STS-1V/92-D]] [[Image:Shuttle_Patch.png |35px|STS-2V]]
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| previous    = [[STS-92-A|STS-1V/92-A]] [[Image:Shuttle Patch.svg|35px|STS-92-A]]
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| next        = [[STS-3V]] [[Image:Shuttle_Patch.png |35px|STS-2V]]
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| next        = [[STS-3V]] [[Image:Shuttle Patch.svg|35px|STS-3V]]
 
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'''STS-2V''' was the first flight of the [[Space Shuttle Terra Nova|Space Shuttle ''Terra Nova'']], launched on March 4 2009, and returning to Earth on March 6. ''Terra Nova'' orbited the earth 42 times in this 63 and a half hour mission. It was the first manned polar orbit mission, and the first successful West Coast Space Shuttle launch.
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==Crew==
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{{Spaceflight crew
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|terminology      = Astronaut
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|position1        = Commander
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|crew1_up          = Harold Hamilton
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|flights1_up      = Third
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|position2        = Pilot
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|crew2_up          = David Sanders
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|flights2_up      = Third
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}}
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===Backup crew===
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{{Spaceflight crew
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|terminology      = Astronaut
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|position1        = Commander
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|crew1_up          = Boston Low
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|position2        = Pilot
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|crew2_up          = Ken Borden
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}}
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==Mission parameters==
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*'''Mass:'''
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** ''Orbiter Liftoff:'' 219,396 lb (99,453 kg)
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** ''Orbiter Landing:'' 195,606 lb (88,662 kg)
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** ''DFI payload:'' 10,822 lb (4,909 kg)
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*'''Perigee:''' 168 mi (270 km)
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*'''Apogee:''' 177 mi (285 km)
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*'''Inclination:''' 90°
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*'''Period:''' 90 minutes
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==Mission highlights==
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==Mission contingency preparations==
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Due to the launch failure of ''Endeavour'' on [[STS-92-A|STS-1V]], contingency plans were fully prepared prior to the mission. In preparation for a possible [[TAL]] at Mataveri Airport, all necessary equipment was flown in by the United States Air Force in cooperation with the government of Chile. Additional facilities on Easter Island were built, including satellite tracking and relay stations, advanced weather radar and newly updated airport terminals and ground support services. The [[Wikipedia:Shuttle Carrier Aircraft|Shuttle Carrier Aircraft]] was heavily modified prior to liftoff in order to extend its range and provide the ability for mid-air refueling. For this mission, the designated [[TALCOM]] was Michael Hill, a veteran astronaut at the [[International Space Agency|ISA]].
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==External links==
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* [http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/shuttle/main/index.html The ISA homepage]
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* [http://lafayetteinc.com/index.php?title=Main_Page The ISA's STS-2V page]
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{{Space Shuttle Terra Nova}}
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[[Category:Space Shuttle missions]]

Latest revision as of 17:46, 4 October 2016

STS-2V
Mission insignia
2V.png
Mission statistics
Mission nameSTS-2V
Space shuttleTerra Nova
Crew size2
Launch padSLC-6
Launch dateMarch 4, 2009, 18:30:15 UTC
LandingMarch 7, 2009, 06:55:15 UTC
Mission duration2 days, 15 hours, 25 minutes
Number of orbits42
Orbital period90 minutes
Orbital altitude191 miles (307 km)
Orbital inclination90°
Distance traveled1.1 million miles
(1.8 million km)
Related missions
Previous mission Next mission
STS-1V/92-A STS-92-A STS-3V STS-3V

STS-2V was the first flight of the Space Shuttle Terra Nova, launched on March 4 2009, and returning to Earth on March 6. Terra Nova orbited the earth 42 times in this 63 and a half hour mission. It was the first manned polar orbit mission, and the first successful West Coast Space Shuttle launch.

Crew

Position Astronaut
Commander Harold Hamilton
Third spaceflight
Pilot David Sanders
Third spaceflight

Backup crew

Position Astronaut
Commander Boston Low
Pilot Ken Borden

Mission parameters

  • Mass:
    • Orbiter Liftoff: 219,396 lb (99,453 kg)
    • Orbiter Landing: 195,606 lb (88,662 kg)
    • DFI payload: 10,822 lb (4,909 kg)
  • Perigee: 168 mi (270 km)
  • Apogee: 177 mi (285 km)
  • Inclination: 90°
  • Period: 90 minutes

Mission highlights

Mission contingency preparations

Due to the launch failure of Endeavour on STS-1V, contingency plans were fully prepared prior to the mission. In preparation for a possible TAL at Mataveri Airport, all necessary equipment was flown in by the United States Air Force in cooperation with the government of Chile. Additional facilities on Easter Island were built, including satellite tracking and relay stations, advanced weather radar and newly updated airport terminals and ground support services. The Shuttle Carrier Aircraft was heavily modified prior to liftoff in order to extend its range and provide the ability for mid-air refueling. For this mission, the designated TALCOM was Michael Hill, a veteran astronaut at the ISA.

External links

v • d • e
Space Shuttle Terra Nova (OV-107)
Flights:
STS-2V · STS-4V · OCTF
Status:
Operational
v • d • e
ISA Space Shuttle Missions
Completed flights (American)
STS-92-A · STS-2V · STS-3V · STS-4V · STS-5V · STS-93-J · STS-7W · OCTF (STS-8W & STS-509) · STS-10W · STS-11W
Completed flights (Russian)
In progress
none
Upcoming flights
Future Launch on Need rescue mission
Cancelled missions
Operational orbiters
Future Orbiters
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