Space Shuttle Mission STS-49 (Endeavour)

Shuttle mission STS-49 launched on May 7th 1992, and lasted 8 days, 21 hours, 17 minutes, 38 seconds. This was the first flight for the new orbiter Endeavour.

Crew:

  • Daniel C. Brandenstein (Commander)
  • Kevin P. Chilton (Pilot)
  • Pierre J. Thuot (Mission Specialist)
  • Kathryn C. Thornton (Mission Specialist)
  • Richard J. Hieb (Mission Specialist)
  • Thomas D. Akers (Mission Specialist)
  • Bruce E. Melnick (Mission Specialist)