Human Spaceflights
International Flight No. 90STS-8USA |
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Launch, orbit and landing data
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Crew
| No. | Surname | Given names | Position | Flight No. | Duration | Orbits | |
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Truly | Richard Harrison "Dick" | CDR | 2 | 6d 01h 08m | 98 |
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Brandenstein | Daniel Charles | PLT | 1 | 6d 01h 08m | 98 |
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Bluford | Guion Stewart, Jr. "Guy" | MSP | 1 | 6d 01h 08m | 98 |
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Gardner | Dale Alan | MSP | 1 | 6d 01h 08m | 98 |
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Thornton | William Edgar | MSP | 1 | 6d 01h 08m | 98 |
Crew seating arrangement
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Flight
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Launch from Cape Canaveral (KSC); landing on
Edwards AFB. It was the
first night launch and first night landing of a Space Shuttle. The communications satellite Insat-1B (India) was successfully deployed on flight day 1. Other experiments were electrophoresis experiments, investigations on "Space Adaption Syndrome" and biofeedback experiments with six rats. Additional science research included the activation of various earth resources and space science experiments, along with four GAS canisters.The crew also operated the Canadian built Remote Manipulator System (RMS). |
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Last update on February 01, 2012.  |
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