STS-7 Mission

Launch Status

Success

Date & Time

18 Jun 1983, 11:33am

UTC

Location

Kennedy Space Center

Pad

Launch Complex 39A

Launch Service Provider

Rockwell International

Vehicle

Space Shuttle

Spacecraft Stage

Space Shuttle

Crew

Robert Crippen

Frederick "Rick" Hauck

John M. Fabian

Sally Ride

Norman E. Thagard

Mission

STS-7

Mission Type

Communications

Destination

Low Earth Orbit

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.

Available Replays

Live

Space Shuttle Challenger - STS-7 Launch