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Animations & Video: STS-93 Mission
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1. Pictorial Overview of the STS-93 Mission
Shockwave Movie (1.7 MB)
Quicktime Movie (2.2 MB)
A salute to the STS-93 Mission and Crew for the successful launch and deployment of the Chandra X-ray Observatory, NASA's newest Great Observatory.
[Runtime: 1:55]
(Video: CXC/K.Kowal)

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2. Post Landing: Collins' Statement
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Commander Eileen Collins makes a brief statement on behalf of the STS-93 Columbia Crew after a flawless landing and a successful 5-day mission.
[Runtime: 0:57]
(Video: NASA)

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3. Columbia's Landing
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Space Shuttle Columbia landing at Kennedy Space Center, FL on July 27, 1999 at 11:20:35 p.m. EDT, ending a successful 5 day mission.
[Runtime: 2:06]
(Video: NASA)

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4. STS-93 Flight Day 5
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The STS-93 Columbia Crew participates in a Crew News Conference, and prepares the shuttle for a Tuesday night landing.
[Runtime: 5:54]
(Video: NASA)

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5. Flight Day 1 Overview & Deployment of Chandra
RealPlayer Movie 28k | 56k
In this narrated video of Flight Day 1, the Crew of the STS-93 mission aboard Space Shuttle Columbia deploy the Chandra X-ray Observatory after a successful launch on July 23, 1999.
[Runtime: 5:26]
(Video: NASA)

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6. Deployment of Chandra
Quicktime MPEG 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: 0:48]
(Video: NASA)

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7. Launch!!!
Quicktime MPEG 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: 0:48]
(Video: NASA)

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8. Short Launch Sequence
Quicktime MPEG 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: 0:24]
(Video: NASA)

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9. Launch Replays
RealPlayer Movie (1.3 MB)
See the launch from different angles! STS-93, Space Shuttle Columbia launches on July 23, 1999 at 12:31 a.m. EDT carrying the Chandra X-ray Observatory into space.
[Runtime: 11:00]
(Video: NASA)

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10. STS-93 Crew Walkout of O&C Building
QuickTime MPEG 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: 0:29]
(Video: NASA)

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