Live feed projected inside TsUP shows NASA astronaut Jerry Linenger floating aboard Mir to join Russian commander Valery Korzun. VIPs and flight directors watch the televised handshake from red-seat gallery. Unique coverage of STS-81 hatch-opening, recorded direct to PAL master.
TVDATA.TV — Catalog Entry
Korolev, Russia — 15 January 1997: Mission Control Center (TsUP) screens relay real-time Mir imagery moments after Space Shuttle Atlantis (STS-81) docks with the orbital complex. U.S. Navy flight surgeon Jerry Linenger, in white polo, smiles broadly while squeezing into the station’s node, greeted by moustached Expedition-22 commander Valery Korzun in a light-blue IVA suit. In the front row of the control auditorium, NASA and Roscosmos officials, family members, and medical staff observe the ceremonial welcome and confirmation of airtight integrity. The event marks the fifth Shuttle–Mir logistics flight and the hand-over of long-duration duties from astronaut John Blaha to Linenger. Source: analog 4:3 PAL down-link, colour, mono audio; clean without supers. Duration 00:38:12.
TECH SPECS
- Format: DigiBeta PAL (orig. Betacam SP transfer)
- Aspect: 4:3
- Frame rate: 25 fps
- Audio: Ch 1 international, Ch 2 Russian loop
- Timecode: 10:00:00:00 – 10:38:12:10
- Clean of graphics; native telemetry clock visible first 90 seconds.
USAGE RIGHTS
Worldwide, editorial & production use. Model/prop clearances not available. Contact TVDATA.TV for licence terms.
KEYWORDS
Mir Space Station, STS-81, Shuttle Atlantis, Jerry Linenger, Valery Korzun, Mission Control, TsUP, Korolev, Russian space program, NASA Russia cooperation, Mir docking, crew greeting, orbital footage, 1997, historic space event, Ku-band down-link, space exploration, cosmonaut, astronaut, VIP gallery, space heritage
Mir Space Station × Shuttle Atlantis | STS‑81 Docking Footage (15 Jan 1997) – TVDATA.TV
Mir Space Station × Shuttle Atlantis
STS‑81 Docking Footage (15 Jan 1997)
Historic Space Footage for Licensing • Digitised PAL Master • HD & 4K AI‑Upscale Available https://www.youtube.com/embed/UrpTp_xYO5w Preview clip – watermark only. Request clean master below.
Why This Clip Matters
- Historic firsts: Fifth Shuttle–Mir logistics mission; Jerry Linenger boards Mir, relieving John Blaha.
- Mission Control perspective: Live Ku‑band down‑link beamed onto the giant screen inside TsUP (Korolev, Moscow Oblast).
- Pristine audio: International channel + Russian loop with authentic call‑signs.
- Broadcast‑ready: Original Betacam SP transfer, 4:3 PAL, colour. Optional 1080p & 4K upscales via Topaz AI.
Technical Specifications
| Format | DigiBeta PAL (orig. analog master) | Optional ProRes HQ 1080p/2160p AI‑upscale |
|---|---|
| Aspect / FPS | 4:3 | 25 fps |
| Duration | 00:38:12 |
| Audio | Ch 1 – International, Ch 2 – Russian loop |
| Timecode | 10:00:00:00 – 10:38:12:10 |
| Location | Mission Control Center (TsUP), Korolev, Moscow Oblast, Russia |
Clip Highlights
- 00:15 – Hatch opening / telemetry clock visible
- 02:40 – Jerry Linenger handshake with Valery Korzun
- 05:10 – VIP gallery reaction (NASA & Roscosmos officials)
- 37:55 – End‑of‑feed slate
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NASA astronaut Jerry Linenger entering Mir to join commander Valery Korzun during Expedition-22.
