launched fromUSA

STS-51-I

Success
AUG 27198510:58:01 UTC

Multiple comsat deployments.

Rescue of Syncom F3 (Leasat-3).

launched fromLC-39Kennedy

aboardSpace Shuttle DiscoverySTS-51-IintoLEO

Crew · 5

  • 01Joe H. EnglefromUSA
  • 02Richard O. CoveyfromUSA
  • 03James D. van HoftenfromUSA
  • 04John M. LoungefromUSA
  • 05William F. FisherfromUSA