Space Shuttle Challenger
Challenger (OV-099) began as structural test article STA-099 before Rockwell converted it into a space-rated orbiter. It flew 10 missions beginning with STS-6 in April 1983 and was lost with its seven-person crew 73 seconds after the launch of STS-51L on January 28, 1986.
Identity
- Aliases
- ChallengerOV-099Orbiter Vehicle 099STA-099
- Name
- Space Shuttle Challenger
- Status
- destroyed
Details
- Description
- Challenger (OV-099) began as structural test article STA-099 before Rockwell converted it into a space-rated orbiter. It flew 10 missions beginning with STS-6 in April 1983 and was lost with its seven-person crew 73 seconds after the launch of STS-51L on January 28, 1986.
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- Creation Time
- June 30, 2026 at 03:24:13 UTC
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- Updated Time
- July 13, 2026 at 08:21:21 UTC
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- First Flight Date
- 1983-04-04
- Last Flight Date
- 1986-01-28
- Serial Number
- OV-099
- Vehicle Code
- OV-099