Launch of Space Shuttle Mission STS-5

Thursday November 11, 1982

41 years ago

STS-5 mission patch

Columbia is launched from Launch Pad 39A on its fifth flight and first operational mission.

Commander Vance D. Brand

Pilot Robert F. Overmyer

Mission Specialist 1 Joseph P. Allen

Mission Specialist 2 William B. Lenoir

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