Space Shuttle Mission STS-61A (Challenger)

Shuttle mission STS-61A launched on October 30, 1985, and lasted 7 days, 0 hours, 44 minutes, 51 seconds.

Crew:

  • Henry W. Hartsfield, Jr. (Commander)
  • Steven R. Nagel (Pilot)
  • James F. Buchli (Mission Specialist)
  • Guion S. Bluford (Mission Specialist)
  • Bonnie J. Dunbar (Mission Specialist)
  • Reinhard Furrer (Payload Specialist)
  • Ernst Messerschmid (Payload Specialist)
  • Wubbo J. Ockels (Payload Specialist)