1983-059 Success
Space Shuttle Challenger / OV-099 | STS-7
Jun 18, 1983, 11:33 AM UTC
Track in KeepTrackLaunch Overview
Vehicle
Space Shuttle
Agency
Rockwell International
Site / Pad
KSC / LC39A
Outcome
Success
Flight
STS-7
COSPAR Designator
1983-059
Mission
STS-7 (Communications)
STS-7 was the second mission for the Space Shuttle Challenger. It deployed several satellites into orbit. It was the first mission scheduled to land at Kennedy Space Center however it had to divert to Edwards Air Force Base due to bad weather. STS-7 carried Sally Ride, America's first female astronaut.
Vehicle & Provider
Rocket
Space Shuttle
Provider
Rockwell International
Agency launches
6 (2 YTD)
Site launches
24 (2 YTD)
Pad launches
19 (2 YTD)