launched fromUSA
STS-27
Success
DEC 02198814:30:34 UTCThird classified DoD mission.
Lacrosse 1 deployment.
Heavy damage to the thermal protection system resulted in extreme heat damage to the right wing.
LIFTOFF
DEC 02 198814:30:34 UTC
Success
launched fromLC-39Kennedy
aboardSpace Shuttle AtlantisSTS-27intoLEO
Crew · 5
- 01Robert L. GibsonfromUSA
- 02Guy S. GardnerfromUSA
- 03Richard M. MullanefromUSA
- 04Jerry L. RossfromUSA
- 05William M. ShepherdfromUSA