STS-56 Mission Patch
STS-56: 54th Space Shuttle Mission, 16th Flight of Discovery
Crew:
Kenneth D. Cameron, Commander
Stephen S. Oswald, Pilot
C. Michael Foale, Mission Specialist
Kenneth D. Cockrell, Mission Specialist
Ellen Ochoa, Mission Specialist
The primary payload of the flight was the Atmospheric Laboratory for Applications and Science-2 (ATLAS-2), designed to collect data on relationship between sun’s energy output and Earth’s middle atmosphere and how these factors affect ozone layer. Included six instruments mounted on Spacelab pallet in cargo bay, with seventh mounted on wall of bay in two Get Away Special canisters. Atmospheric instruments were Atmospheric Trace Molecule Spectroscopy (ATMOS) experiment; Millimeter Wave Atmospheric Sounder (MAS); and Shuttle Solar Backscatter Ultraviolet/A (SSBUV/A) spectrometer (on cargo bay wall). Solar science instruments were Solar Spectrum Measurement (SOLSPEC) instrument; Solar Ultraviolet Irradiance Monitor (SUSIM); and Active Cavity Radiometer (ACR) and Solar Constant (SOLCON) experiments.
At The Space Store, we want your journey with us to be stellar! If your recent purchase isn’t quite the right fit for your mission, you have 30 days to initiate a return.
Here’s how it works:
- Returning Your Item: Please ensure that your product is in the same condition as when you received it and undamaged. Then, simply return it within 30 days of your purchase.
- Inspection & Refund: Once we receive your return, our team will inspect the item and process your refund. The refund will be credited to the original payment method used. For credit card payments, it may take 5 to 10 business days to appear on your statement.
Important notes for your Mission Log:
- If the product is damaged or if it’s been more than 30 days since your purchase, we won’t be able to offer a refund.
- Please note that special orders, such as the Replica Apollo Suit, cannot be canceled once ordered.
- Art Prints, Astronaut Suits, and Models are also non-cancelable once shipped.
We're here to help if you have any questions or need assistance with your return. Your satisfaction is our priority!