| Type(s) |
Satellite mission>Earth observation
|
| Owner |
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) |
| Organisation |
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) |
| Abstract |
STS-85 (Shuttle Discovery, Aug. 7-19, 1997) carried a complement of payloads in the cargo bay that focused on MTPE (Mission to Planet Earth) objectives as well as preparations for International Space Station (ISS) assembly. Overall, STS-85 was one of the most complex Shuttle missions flown by NASA. The payload mass of STS-85 was about 11,200 kg. Note: There were additional payloads aboard beside those described here. |
| Cross Reference(s) |
STS-85 on NASA website
|
| Discipline(s) |
General Earth observation
|