Sts-58: Mission Highlights

Synopsis

The launch of the space shuttle ‘Columbia’ on 18 October 1993 into its record-breaking 14-day flight during which the crew of seven conducted a range of studies with the Spacelab Life Sciences 2 Module. The main emphasis was on metabolic and cardiovascular studies to see how microgravity affects the human body.

Language

English

Country

United States

Medium

Video; Videocassette. VHS. col. 58 min.

Year of production

1993

Availability

Sale; 1995 sale: £15.00 (+VAT +p&p)

Subjects

Space science

Keywords

cardiovascular system; metabolism; microgravity; space technology

Production Company

Name

NASA

Web

http://www.nasa.gov/ External site opens in new window

Notes

use for National Aeronautics & Space Administration

Distributor

Name

British Interplanetary Society

Email

mail@bis-spaceflight.com

Web

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Phone

020 7735 3160

Address

27-29 South Lambeth Road
London
SW8 1SZ