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51-J (Flight # 21) 3-7 October 1985

Atlantis (1)

Crew:
    Karol J. Bobko [3], Commander
    Ronald J. Grabe [1], Pilot
    David C. Hilmers [1], Mission Specialist 1
    Robert L. Stewart [2], Mission Specialist 2
    William A. Pailes [1], Payload Specialist 1

Launch:
    Pad: 39-A (21)
    Date: 3 October 1985
    Time: 15:15:30 UTC

Orbit:
    Altitude: 319 nm
    Inclination: 28.5 degrees
    Orbits: 64
    Duration: 4 days, 1 hour, 44 minutes, 38 seconds
    Distance: 1,725,000 miles

Landing:
    Location: Runway 23, Edwards Air Force Base, CA (16)
    Date: 7 October 1985
    Time: 17:00:08 UTC
    Rollout: 1 minute, 5 seconds (2,455 meters, 8,056 feet)

Highlights:
    Maiden flight of the shuttle Atlantis. Second mission dedicated to the Department of Defense.