STS-41-C

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STS-41-C

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Robert Crippen
STS-41-C (Challenger, April 6–13, 1984) was the first mission in which a satellite, the malfunctioning Solar Maximum Mission, was repaired in Earth orbit. He then commanded STS-41-G (Challenger, October 5–13, 1984), which was the first spaceflight with a seven-person crew and during which astronaut Kathryn…
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STS-41-C (Challenger, April 6–13, 1984) was the first mission in which a satellite, the malfunctioning Solar Maximum Mission, was repaired in Earth orbit. He then commanded STS-41-G (Challenger, October 5–13, 1984), which was the first spaceflight with a seven-person crew and during which astronaut Kathryn…
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