STS-6 was the sixth NASA Space Shuttle mission and the maiden flight of the Space Shuttle Challenger. Launched from Kennedy Space Center on April 4, 1983, the mission deployed the first Tracking and Data Relay Satellite, TDRS-1, into orbit, before landing at Edwards Air Force Base on April 9, 1983.

Jul 14, 2023 · STS-6 was the maiden flight of Challenger. STS-6 deployed the first Tracking and Data Relay Satellite (TDRS-1) into orbit. These four astronauts represent the first …

STS-6 Fact Sheet. By Cliff Lethbridge. STS-6 — Challenger. 6th Space Shuttle Mission. 1st Flight of Challenger. Crew: Paul J. Weitz, Commander. Karol J. Bobko, Pilot. Donald H. Peterson, Mission Specialist. F. Story Musgrave, Mission Specialist. Orbiter Preparations: Tow to Orbiter Processing Facility – July 6, 1982

Apr 6, 2023 · In April 1983, with five flights of space shuttle Columbia successfully completed, NASA launched its second space worthy orbiter, Challenger, on its maiden voyage, STS-6.

Mar 26, 2020 · The Continuous Flow Electrophoresis System, the first commercial experiment flown aboard the Space Shuttle, made a return visit to space on STS-6.

May 22, 2023 · The primary objective of Space Shuttle Challenger’s first mission, STS 6, was to deploy the first in a series of Tracking and Data Relay Satellites (TDRS).

The STS-6 crew will position the IUS/TDRS-A to its 59 degree deployment angle in the bay. Deployment occurs when explosive bolts are fired that release an ejection spring that pushes the

Aug 28, 2023 · Space Shuttle Flight 6 (STS-6) Post Flight Presentation, narrated by the astronauts (14 minutes). Launch: April 4, 1983. Crew: Paul Weitz, Karol Bobko, Donald Peterson, Story Musgrave. Vehicle: Challenger.

STS-6 - Wakeup Song: Ode to the Lions - . Flight: STS-6. "Ode to the Lions" as rendered by Rusty Gordon. This is a Penn State song referring to the Nittany Lions, of Penn State University which is Paul Weitz alma mater. He earned his Bachelor in …

STS-6 was the first Space Shuttle mission during which a spacewalk was conducted, and hence was the first in which the Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU) was used. STS-6 was the last shuttle mission with a four-person crew until STS-135, the final shuttle mission, which launched on …