launched from USA

STS-51-J

Success
OCT 03198515:15:30 UTC

Second classified DoD mission.

Defense Satellite Communications System satellite deployment.

First flight of Atlantis.

launched from LC-39 Kennedy

aboard Space Shuttle Atlantis STS-51-J into LEO

Crew · 5

  • 01 Karol J. Bobko from USA
  • 02 Ronald J. Grabe from USA
  • 03 David C. Hilmers from USA
  • 04 Robert L. Stewart from USA
  • 05 William A. Pailes from USA