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The Chandra X-Ray telescope was launched from Space Shuttle Columbia, during mission STS-93, between July 23-27, 1999. It also marked the first Shuttle mission led by a female commander, Astronaut Eileen Collins.
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What space shuttle launched on July 22 1999?
Columbia was launched on 23rd July 1999 carrying the Chandra X-ray Observatory
Who was the first female space shuttle commander?
Eileen Collins was the first woman to command a space shuttle. Born in 1956, Eileen Collins was selected by NASA for their astronaut training program in 1990 and first flew in 1995. In 1999, on STS-93 on the Columbia space shuttle, Eileen Collins became the first woman space shuttle commander.
What was the name of Julie payettes space ship?
Astronaut Julie Payette flew on two space shuttles during her career. Her first flight was with the shuttle Discovery in 1999. Her next flight was on the shuttle Endeavour in 2009.
Which year was the space shuttle Discovery's first flight to the International Space Station?
Discovery (STS-96) made its first docking with the International Space Station (ISS) on 29 May, 1999. This was also the first shuttle to actually dock with the ISS. The pilot of this mission was Rick Husband, who would later lose his life on-board the shuttle Columbia (STS-107).
Who is the only woman to command space shuttle mission?
Eileen Collins commanded the STS-114 'Return To Flight' mission in 1999 and was the first female commander of a shuttle mission. This mission was the first to fly after the tragic loss of the shuttle 'Columbia' and its crew.
When did the chandra mission start?
July 23, 1999
When was Satellite Blues created?
Satellite Blues was created in 1999.
When did Chadalavada Umesh Chandra die?
Chadalavada Umesh Chandra died on 1999-09-04.
When was The System - satellite radio - created?
The System - satellite radio - was created in 1999.
What have Canadians contributed to space?
The Canadian Space Agency (CSA) has accomplished quite a lot and is very valuable to the International Space Station (ISS). With the launch of Alouette 1 in 1962 Canada became the third country to put a man-made satellite into space. It was launched by NASA before the CSA was created. The most widely know Canadian contributions to space travel are the Canadarm on the Space Shuttles and Canadarm2 on the Mobile Servicing Station on the ISS. Also the Orbiter Boom Sensor System which is used to inspect the Space Shuttle's Thermal Protection System while in orbit. Canada is also know for it's number of Astronauts that have contributed to space science. The CSA has also contributed to the satellite CludSat (launched in 1998) and the Earth Observing System (EOS launched in 1999). The EOS is responsible for MOPITT or Measurements of Pollutions in the Troposphere.
What year was the TERRA satellite launch?
December 18, 1999
Who was the first Canadian to board the International space station?
On May 27, 1999, Julie Payette, a computer and electrical engineer, became the first Canadian to board the International Space Station and to participate in an assembly mission.Related Information:She Lifted off from Cape Kennedy (Canaveral) on her first space mission, aboard the Discovery Space Shuttle. Discovery completed its mission, STS-96, touching down again at Cape Kennedy on June 6, 1999.
