Monday, June 18, 2018

Challenger (STS-7) launched with first American female astronaut 1983

STS-7 crew (L-R):  Sally Ride, John Fabian, Robert Crippen, Norman Thagard, Fred Hauck

Mission patch


Challenger (STS-7) launched on June 18, 1983 carrying the first American first female astronaut, Sally Ride, into space.  The rest of the crew consisted of Commander Robert Crippen (only non-rookie on board), Pilot Fred Hauck, John Fabian and Norman Thagard. 

During the mission, the crew deployed several satellites and conducted a variety of experiments. 

They returned to Earth June 24 at Edwards Air Force base.


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