United Space AllianceSpace ShuttleLaunch Complex 39A, Kennedy Space Center, FL, USA
Space Shuttle Discovery / OV-103 | STS-133
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No countdown — this launch time is not yet known to the minute.February 24, 2011Add to calendar
Launch Successful
United Space Alliance's 49th launch · 1st this year · humanity's 5,114th orbital launch attempt
The launch vehicle successfully inserted its payload(s) into the target orbit(s).
Window: Feb 24, 21:53 – Feb 24, 21:53 UTC
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STS-133
STS-133 was an ISS assembly flight. Payload included the Permanent Multipurpose Module Leonardo, which was left permanently docked to one of the station's ports. The shuttle also carried the third of four ExPRESS Logistics Carriers to the ISS, as well as a humanoid robot called Robonaut.
Human Exploration · Low Earth Orbit (LEO)
Crew
Steven LindseyCommander · NASA
Eric BoePilot · NASA
Michael BarrattMission Specialist · NASA
Stephen BowenMission Specialist · NASA
Alvin DrewMission Specialist · NASA
Nicole StottMission Specialist · NASA
Booster
No booster details available.
Watch
- STS-133 The Final Launch of Space Shuttle Discovery including T-5 hold — Spacevidcast (now TMRO -- see new channel)
