Military/Government NASA's Space Shuttle Challenger vehicle

STS-8

The launch of NASA Space Shuttle Challenger took place on 30 Aug 1983, launching the STS-8 mission. The launch site was Edwards AFB, California, United States. The payload was deployed in a LEO orbit at an altitude of 352.

Primary Orbit Parameters

Orbit Type:

LEO

Altitude:

352km

Inclination:

28.51°

Eccentricity:

0.011

Apogee Altitude:

356km

Perigee Altitude:

348km

LTDN:

Launch Site Location
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