launched fromUSA

STS-41-C

Success
APR 06198413:58:00 UTC

Solar Maximum Mission servicing (first satellite rescue by astronauts).

Long Duration Exposure Facility deployment.

launched fromLC-39Kennedy

aboardSpace Shuttle ChallengerSTS-41-CintoLEO

Crew · 5

  • 01Robert L. CrippenfromUSA
  • 02Francis R. ScobeefromUSA
  • 03Terry J. HartfromUSA
  • 04James van HoftenfromUSA
  • 05George NelsonfromUSA