Photo: Bill Ingalls · Public domain (US government)
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About this launch
STS-42 was a Space Shuttle Discovery mission with the Spacelab module. The main goal of the mission was to study the effects of microgravity on a variety of organisms.
Where to watch
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Flight profileThe climb, seen from the side · 3D replay on the globe
Launch window and padKennedy Space Center, FL, USA
- Site
- Kennedy Space Center, FL, USA
Rocket and boosterSpace Shuttle
- Vehicle
- Space Shuttle
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MissionLEO
LEO
What it put in orbit1 catalogued object
| Object | Type | Orbit | Globe |
|---|---|---|---|
| STS 42 1992-002A | Payload | re-entered 1992-01-30 |
COSPAR ID 1992-002. Orbits from the CelesTrak satellite catalogue (perigee × apogee, inclination).
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