June 18, 1983 11:33 am
STS-7
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Space Shuttle
Kennedy Space Center, FL, USA
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STS-7 was the second mission for the Space Shuttle Challenger. It deployed several satellites into orbit. It was the first mission scheduled to land at Kennedy Space Center however it had to divert to Edwards Air Force Base due to bad weather.
STS-7 carried Sally Ride, America’s first female astronaut.
Launch Overview
Window Open
11:33 UTC
Window Close
11:33 UTC
Lift Off
Jun 18, 1983 · 11:33 UTC
Launch Facility
Kennedy Space Center, FL, USA
Launch Pad
Launch Complex 39A
Target Orbit
Low Earth Orbit
Payload Overview
Customer
Rockwell International
Payload
STS-7
Rocket
Space Shuttle
Destination
Low Earth Orbit
Recovery Overview
Landing Location
See Mission Notes
Landing Type
RTLS / Droneship
Watch Live
📺 Watch on YouTube
STS-7 was the second mission for the Space Shuttle Challenger. It deployed several satellites into orbit. It was the first mission scheduled to land at Kennedy Space Center however it had to divert to Edwards Air Force Base due to bad weather.
STS-7 carried Sally Ride, America’s first female astronaut.
Height
LEO Payload
Total Launches
Status
Rockwell International
Launch Complex 39A
Launch Overview
Window Open
11:33 UTC
Window Close
11:33 UTC
Lift Off
Jun 18, 1983 · 11:33 UTC
Launch Facility
Kennedy Space Center, FL, USA
Launch Pad
Launch Complex 39A
Target Orbit
Low Earth Orbit
Payload Overview
Customer
Rockwell International
Payload
STS-7
Rocket
Space Shuttle
Destination
Low Earth Orbit
Recovery Overview
Landing Location
See Mission Notes
Landing Type
RTLS / Droneship
Watch Live
📺 Watch on YouTube
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