1983-089 Success
Space Shuttle Challenger / OV-099 | STS-8
Aug 30, 1983, 06:32 AM UTC
Track in KeepTrackLaunch Overview
Vehicle
Space Shuttle
Agency
Rockwell International
Site / Pad
KSC / LC39A
Outcome
Success
Flight
STS-8
COSPAR Designator
1983-089
Mission
STS-8 (Communications)
STS-8 was the third mission of Space Shuttle Challenger. It deployed an Indian 10 and Weather satellite. It was the first night launch and night landing of the Shuttle program. It also carried the first African-American astronaut; Guion Bluford.
Vehicle & Provider
Rocket
Space Shuttle
Provider
Rockwell International
Agency launches
7 (3 YTD)
Site launches
25 (3 YTD)
Pad launches
20 (3 YTD)