launched fromUSA

STS-39

Success
APR 28199111:33:14 UTC

First unclassified DoD mission.

Military science experiments.

launched fromLC-39Kennedy

aboardSpace Shuttle DiscoverySTS-39intoLEO

Crew · 7

  • 01Michael L. CoatsfromUSA
  • 02L. Blaine Hammond Jr.fromUSA
  • 03Gregory J. HarbaughfromUSA
  • 04Donald R. McMonaglefromUSA
  • 05Guion S. Bluford Jr.fromUSA
  • 06Charles L. VeachfromUSA
  • 07Richard J. HiebfromUSA