STS-51-F Mission

Objectives and Applications

The Spacelab-2 payload consisted of an igloo and three pallets in the payload bay, containing scientific instruments dedicated to life sciences, plasma physics, astronomy, high-energy astrophysics, solar physics, atmospheric physics and technology research. The flight marked the first time the IPS was tested in orbit.

Mission Summary

Full Name
STS-51-F
Mission Status
Mission complete
Mission Agencies
ESA
Launch Date
29 Jul 1985
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EOL Date
06 Aug 1985
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Orbit Details

Orbit Type
Inclined, non-sun-synchronous
Orbit Period
89.9 minutes
Orbit Sense
Orbit Inclination
49.5 deg
Orbit Altitude
270 km
Orbit Longitude
Orbit LST
Repeat Cycle
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Mission Measurements

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