launched fromUSA

STS-26

Success
SEP 29198815:37:00 UTC

Tracking and data relay satellite (TDRS-C) deployment.

First post-Challenger flight.

launched fromLC-39Kennedy

aboardSpace Shuttle DiscoverySTS-26intoLEO

Crew · 5

  • 01Frederick H. HauckfromUSA
  • 02Richard O. CoveyfromUSA
  • 03John M. LoungefromUSA
  • 04David C. HilmersfromUSA
  • 05George D. NelsonfromUSA