1984-034 Success
Space Shuttle Challenger OV-099 | STS-41-C
Apr 6, 1984, 01:58 PM UTC
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Vehicle
Space Shuttle
Agency
Lockheed Space Operations Company
Site / Pad
KSC / LC39A
Outcome
Success
Flight
STS-13/41-C
COSPAR Designator
1984-034
Mission
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.
Vehicle & Provider
Rocket
Space Shuttle
Provider
Lockheed Space Operations Company
Agency launches
2 (2 YTD)
Site launches
28 (2 YTD)
Pad launches
23 (2 YTD)