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STS-8 was the eighth NASA Space Shuttle mission and the third flight of the Space Shuttle Challenger. It launched on August 30, 1983, and landed on September 5, 1983, conducting the first night launch and night landing of the Space Shuttle program .
After STS-115, the rescue mission designations were based on the corresponding regular mission that would be replaced should the rescue mission be needed. For example, the STS-116 rescue mission was branded STS-317, because the normal mission scheduled after STS-116 was STS-117. Should the rescue mission have been needed, the crew and vehicle ...
Space Shuttle Atlantis takes flight on the STS-27 mission on December 2, 1988. The Shuttle took about 8.5 minutes to accelerate to a speed of over 27,000 km/h (17000 mph) and achieve orbit. A drag chute is deployed by Endeavour as it completes a mission of almost 17 days in space on Runway 22 at Edwards Air Force Base in southern California ...
The hydrogen tank's prevalves were opened at T−9.5 seconds in preparation for engine start. ... III-355 STS-135 launched on July 8, 2011, and landed at the ...
When does MLB spring training start? (Pitchers and catchers report date, first full squad workout) Cactus League (Arizona) Arizona Diamondbacks: Feb. 12, Feb. 17 ...
This rescheduled STS-7 would also have landed at Kennedy Space Center. [10] STS-8 1 July 1980 Columbia: Edwards: The crew of three were to place the satellites TDRS-A and SBS-A into orbit during the 2-day mission. TDRS-A was sent into orbit on Challenger's maiden flight, STS-6, in April 1983. STS-9 1 August 1980 Columbia: Edwards
Here are the most clutch kickers to start, and some to sit, for Week 14. → The wide receiver position has been decimated this season. Protect yourself in Week 14 with start 'em, sit 'em advice ...
Here are five D/ST units to start in Week 8 and five to sit. NFL POWER RANKINGS WEEK 8: Bucs, Vikings slip in reshuffled NFC picture. Fantasy football start 'em: Week 8 D/STs Los Angeles Chargers (vs.