68th Space Shuttle Mission

8th Flight of Endeavour Crew:

Stephen S. Oswald, Commander

William G. Gregory, Pilot

Tamara E. Jernigan, Payload Commander

Wendy B. Lawrence, Mission Specialist and Flight Engineer

John M. Grunsfeld, Mission Specialist

Samuel T. Durrance, Payload Specialist

Ronald A. Parise, Payload Specialist

The flight of the Astro Observatory (ASTRO-2) built upon the first use of the ultraviolet telescope (ASTRO-1) during STS-35, as well as performing new scientific objectives.