Lockheed Space Operations CompanySpace ShuttleLaunch Complex 39A, Kennedy Space Center, FL, USA
Space Shuttle Challenger OV-099 | STS-41-C
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Lockheed Space Operations Company's 2nd launch · 2nd this year · humanity's 2,809th orbital launch attempt
The launch vehicle successfully inserted its payload(s) into the target orbit(s).
Window: Apr 6, 13:58 – Apr 6, 13:58 UTC
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STS-41-C
STS-41-C was the eleventh mission of the shuttle program and fifth mission for Space Shuttle Challenger. It marked the first time a shuttle performed a direct ascent. Its mission was to capsule the Solar Max Satellite and repair it whilst in orbit.
· Low Earth Orbit (LEO)
Crew
Terry HartMission Specialist · NASA
Robert CrippenCommander · NASA
Dick ScobeePilot · NASA
George NelsonMission Specialist · NASA
James van HoftenMission Specialist · NASA
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- 1984: STS-41C Challenger (NASA) — International Astronautical Federation
- STS-41C launch & landing (4-6-84) — 3210andLiftoff
