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First launch of the Challenger space shuttle -04/1983

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Nasa/Novapix

Reference

e-sts00-62000

Date

2006-05-02

The first flight of Challenger space shuttle on mission STS-6. The primary payload is the first Tracking and Data Relay Satellite-1. The mission also is using the first lightweight external tank and lightweight solid rocket booster casings. The crew comprises Commander Paul J. Weitz, Pilot Karol J. Bobko, and Mission Specialists Donald H. Peterson and F. Story Musgrave. April 4 1983