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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.