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STS-41C

Launch: April 6, 1984
Landing: April 13, 1984 Edwards Air Force Base, Cal.
Astronauts: Robert L. Crippen, Francis R. Scobee, George D. Nelson, James D. A. Van Hoften and Terry J. Hart
Space Shuttle: Challenger

The first direct ascent trajectory for space shuttle. The Long Duration Exposure Facility (LDEF) was deployed, carrying 57 experiments which were left on orbit with an intention of retrieving them during a later mission.

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Credit: NASA
Image Number: 8441775
Date: March 15, 1984

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STS-41C

Launch: April 6, 1984
Landing: April 13, 1984 Edwards Air Force Base, Cal.
Astronauts: Robert L. Crippen, Francis R. Scobee, George D. Nelson, James D. A. Van Hoften and Terry J. Hart
Space Shuttle: Challenger

The first direct ascent trajectory for space shuttle. The Long Duration Exposure Facility (LDEF) was deployed, carrying 57 experiments which were left on orbit with an intention of retrieving them during a later mission.

NASA Media Usage Guidelines

Credit: NASA
Image Number: 8441775
Date: March 15, 1984