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STS-43 (Flight # 42) 2-11 August 1991

Atlantis (9)

Crew:
    John E. Blaha [3], Commander
    Michael A. Baker [1], Pilot
    Shannon W. Lucid [3], Mission Specialist 1
    James C. Adamson [2], Mission Specialist 2
    G. David Low [2], Mission Specialist 3

Launch:
    Pad: 39-A (29)
    Date: 2 August 1991
    Time: 15:01:59 UTC

Orbit:
    Altitude: 174 nm
    Inclination: 28.45 degrees
    Orbits: 142
    Duration: 8 days, 21 hours, 21 minutes, 26 seconds
    Distance: 3,700,400 miles

Landing:
    Location: Runway 15, Kenndy Space Center, FL (8)
    Date: 11 August 1991
    Time: 12:23:25 UTC
    Rollout: 59 seconds (3,014 meters, 9,890 feet)

Highlights:
    A Tracking and Data Relay Satellite was deployed.