Launch of Space Shuttle Mission STS-51-D

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Friday April 12, 1985

40 years ago

STS 51-D mission patch

Commander Karol J. Bobko

Pilot Donald E. Williams

Mission Specialist 1 Rhea Seddon

Mission Specialist 2 S. David Griggs

Mission Specialist 3 Jeffrey A. Hoffman

Payload Specialist 1 Charles D. Walker

Payload Specialist 2 Jake Garn

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