Events tagged with "sts-87"

Historical Events tagged with "sts-87"

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Space Exploration

Space Shuttle Columbia Launches on STS-87

November 19th, 1997 27 years ago

Space Shuttle Columbia was launched on STS-87 from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, marking its 24th flight. The mission lasted for 16 days, focusing on advanced scientific experiments, including a notable study of the effects of microgravity on materials. The crew consisted of six members: commander Steven Lindsey, pilot Charles Camarda, mission specialists Takao Doi, and Dan Barry, as well as payload specialist John Lounge and astronaut Michael Foale, who later became the first American to live on the International Space Station.