STS-41-C Mission

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Launch Status

Success

Date & Time

6 Apr 1984, 1:58pm

Pad

Launch Complex 39A

Launch Service Provider

Spacecraft Stage

Space Shuttle

Crew

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Robert Crippen

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Dick Scobee

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Terry Hart

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James van Hoften

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George Nelson

Mission

STS-41-C

Mission Type

Destination

Low Earth Orbit

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.

Available Replays

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1984: STS-41C Challenger (NASA)

Updated: Apr 16, 10:45am UTC

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