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STS-29 (Flight # 28) 13-18 March 1989

Discovery (8)

Crew:
    Michael L. Coats [2], Commander
    John E. Blaha [1], Pilot
    James P. Bagian [1], Mission Specialist 1
    James F. Buchli [3], Mission Specialist 2
    Robert C. Springer [1], Mission Specialist 3

Launch:
    Pad: 39-B (4)
    Date: 13 March 1989
    Time: 14:57:00 UTC

Orbit:
    Altitude: 184 nm
    Inclination: 28.5 degrees
    Orbits: 80
    Duration: 4 days, 23 hours, 38 minutes, 50 seconds
    Distance: 2.0 million miles

Landing:
    Location: Runway 22, Edwards Air Force Base, CA (21)
    Date: 18 March 1989
    Time: 14:35:50 UTC
    Rollout: 53 seconds (2,847 meters, 9,339 feet)

Highlights:
    Third Tracking and Data Relay Satellite deployed.