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STS-36 (Flight # 34) 28 February - 4 March 1990

Atlantis (6)

Crew:
    John O. Creighton [2], Commander
    John H. Casper [1], Pilot
    Richard M. Mullane [3], Mission Specialist 1
    David C. Hilmers [3], Mission Specialist 2
    Pierre J. Thuot [1], Mission Specialist 3

Launch:
    Pad: 39-A (26)
    Date: 28 February 1990
    Time: 07:50:22 UTC

Orbit:
    Altitude: 132 nm
    Inclination: 62.0 degrees
    Orbits: 72
    Duration: 4 days, 10 hours, 18 minutes, 22 seconds
    Distance: 1.92 million miles

Landing:
    Location: Runway 23, Edwards Air Force Base, CA (27)
    Date: 4 March 1990
    Time: 18:08:44 UTC
    Rollout: 53 seconds (2,408 meters, 7,900 feet)

Highlights:
    Sixth mission dedicated to the Department of Defense.