STS-52 Mission Patch

STS-52: 51st Space Shuttle Mission, 13th Flight of Columbia

Crew:

James D. Wetherbee, Commander
Michael A. Baker, Pilot
Charles L. Veach, Mission Specialist
William M. Shepherd, Mission Specialist
Tamara E. Jernigan, Mission Specialist
Steven A. MacLean, Payload Specialist

The primary mission objectives were the deployment of the Laser Geodynamic Satellite II (LAGEOS-II) and operation of the U.S. Microgravity Payload-1 (USMP-1).