STS-51-G

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Mission insignia

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Mission statistics

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Mission:STS-51-G

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Shuttle:Discovery

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Launch pad:39-A

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Launch: Jun. 17,1985,7:33:00 a.m, EDT

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Landing: June 24, 1985, 6:11:52 a.m. PDT, Runway 23, Edwards Air Force Base, Calif.

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Duration:Seven days, one hour, 38 minutes, 52 seconds.

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Orbit altitude:209 nautical miles (387 km)

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Orbit inclination:28.45 degrees

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Distance traveled:2,916,127 miles (4,693,051 km)

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Crew photo

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Back L-R: Nagel, Lucid, Baudry, Al-Saud Front L-R: Creighton, Brandenstein, Fabian

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STS 51-G was the eighteenth flight of a Space Shuttle and the fifth flight of Discovery. It is probably best remembered for having Sultan Salman Al-Saud of Saudi Arabia on board as a payload specialist.

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Shuttle: The word shuttle can have several meanings. In general, it is something which travels back and forth between places in a regular and relatively frequent manner....

Discovery: Discovery may refer to:...

Space Shuttle: The Space Shuttle, part of the Space Transportation System (STS), is an American spacecraft operated by NASA for orbital human spaceflight missions. The first of four test flights occurred in 1981, which were followed by operational flights beginning in 1982. The system is scheduled to be retired fr...

STS-51-G related Images and Photos (experimental)

Spiral Staircase at Baroque Monastery Church of Sts Peter and Paul

The Madonna and Child enthroned with Sts John the Baptist Bartholmew and Catherine

Madonna in Glory with the Christ Child and Sts Francis and Alvise with the Donor (Gozzi Altarpiece)