Footage shows the landing of the Endeavour Orbiter from various vantage points, including the deployment of the drag chute, which is used for the first time. The crew of STS-49, Commander Daniel C. Brandenstein, Pilot Kevin P. Chilton, and Mission Specialists Pierre J. Thuot, Kathryn C. Thornton, Richard J. Hieb, Thomas D. Akers, and Bruce E. Melnick, are seen exiting the Orbiter. Footage of the landing taken with the infrared camera is seen.


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    Title :

    STS-49 Endeavour Landing


    Publication date :

    1992-05-16


    Type of media :

    Audio-visual


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English