This NASA KSC video release is comprised of live shots covering the day launch and landing of STS-51C/Discovery. The flight crew members were: Thomas K. Mattingly II, Commander; Loren J. Shriver, Pilot; Ellison S. Onizuka, Mission Specialist; James F. Buchli, Mission Specialist; and Gary E. Payton, Payload Specialist. The launch video is presented from several different vantage points and covers the countdown from the launch pad, main engine ignition, liftoff, and solid rocket booster separation. The landing footage contains final descent and approach, landing gear deployment, and touchdown, which was also captured from different locations including a helicopter. STS-51C carried the DoD 85-1 payload and was the first mission dedicated to the Department of Defense.


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    Title :

    [STS-51C Launch and Landing]


    Publication date :

    1985-01-27


    Type of media :

    Miscellaneous


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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