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STS-41D

40 Years Ago: STS-41D – First Flight of Space Shuttle Discovery

On Aug. 30, 1984, space shuttle Discovery lifted off on the STS-41D mission, joining NASA’s fleet as the third space qualified orbiter. The newest shuttle incorporated newer technologies making it significantly lighter than its two predecessors. Discovery lofted the heaviest payload up to that time in shuttle history.

Posted September 3, 2024

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