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Monday April 4, 1983

STS-6 - First flight of the Space Shuttle Challenger

41 years ago

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STS-6 mission patch
STS-6 mission patch
Maiden launch of Challenger, April 4, 1983
Maiden launch of Challenger, April 4, 1983
Commander Paul J. Weitz
Commander Paul J. Weitz
Pilot Karol J. Bobko
Pilot Karol J. Bobko
Mission Specialist 1 F. Story Musgrave
Mission Specialist 1 F. Story Musgrave
Mission Specialist 2 Donald H. Peterson
Mission Specialist 2 Donald H. Peterson
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