The Story
11th Space Shuttle Mission
5th Flight of Challenger Crew:
Robert L. Crippen, Commander
Francis R. Scobee, Pilot
George D. Nelson, Mission Specialist
James D.A. van Hoften, Mission Specialist
Terry J. Hart, Mission Specialist
The primary payload of the mission was the Long Duration Exposure Facility (LDEF). However, a spacewalk was planned to validate one of the most important goals of the Space Shuttle program, the on-orbit capture, repair and redeployment of a satellite.
Description
11th Space Shuttle Mission
5th Flight of Challenger Crew:
Robert L. Crippen, Commander
Francis R. Scobee, Pilot
George D. Nelson, Mission Specialist
James D.A. van Hoften, Mission Specialist
Terry J. Hart, Mission Specialist
The primary payload of the mission was the Long Duration Exposure Facility (LDEF). However, a spacewalk was planned to validate one of the most important goals of the Space Shuttle program, the on-orbit capture, repair and redeployment of a satellite.
