1984 · Lockheed Space Operations Company
STS-41-C
successSpace Shuttle Challenger OV-099 | STS-41-C
STS-41-C was the eleventh mission of the shuttle program and fifth mission for Space Shuttle Challenger. It marked the first time a shuttle performed a direct ascent. Its mission was to capsule the Solar Max Satellite and repair it whilst in orbit.
Overview
- Date / time
- April 6, 1984 at 01:58 PM UTC
- Outcome
- success
- Launch site
- Launch Complex 39A
- Mission
- STS-41-C
- Orbit achieved
- Low Earth Orbit