Historical Events tagged with "sts-61-a"
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Challenger's Final Successful Mission Launch
The Space Shuttle Challenger lifted off for mission STS-61-A, marking its final successful mission. Launched from Kennedy Space Center in Florida, it carried a diverse crew including astronauts and a group of payload specialists. The mission's primary objective was to deploy several scientific experiments and conduct a variety of research tasks in low Earth orbit. This highly notable mission lasted for nearly eight days, effectively showcasing the capabilities of the shuttle program and the importance of international collaboration in space research.
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