Space Shuttle Challenger / OV-099 | STS-6

The Communications flight Space Shuttle Challenger / OV-099 | STS-6 departed Kennedy Space Center, FL, USA atop a Space Shuttle, bound for LEO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
Rockwell International
Mission type
Communications
Rocket
Space Shuttle
Launch site
Kennedy Space Center, FL, USA
Launch pad
Launch Complex 39A
Payload
—
Target orbit
LEO
Space Shuttle Challenger / OV-099 | STS-6 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 1983-04-04T18:30:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    Space Shuttle lifts off from Kennedy Space Center, FL, USA.
  2. Max-Q
    Space Shuttle passes through max aerodynamic pressure (Max Q).
  3. Main engine cutoff (MECO)
    Main engine cutoff — the first stage shuts down as planned.
  4. Stage separation
    Stage separation — the first stage separates cleanly.
  5. Second-stage ignition
    Second-stage engine ignites for the next phase of flight.
  6. Orbit insertion
    Orbit insertion confirmed — the vehicle is now in LEO.
  7. Mission success
    Mission success — all objectives completed.

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