Properties (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
gptkb:spacecraft
|
| gptkbp:cockpit |
gptkb:Charles_D._Gemar
|
| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:Richard_O._Covey
|
| gptkbp:crew |
gptkb:David_C._Leestma
gptkb:Charles_D._Gemar gptkb:Richard_O._Covey gptkb:John_M._Lounge gptkb:Guion_S._Bluford_Jr. Extensive training for mission objectives |
| gptkbp:crewCapacity |
Crew received various awards
|
| gptkbp:crewSize |
5
|
| gptkbp:firstFlight |
September 5, 1983
|
| gptkbp:followedBy |
STS-9_and_beyond
|
| gptkbp:historicalImpact |
Significant impact on space exploration
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
STS-8
|
| gptkbp:internationalCooperation |
Involvement of international partners
|
| gptkbp:landingGear |
gptkb:Edwards_Air_Force_Base
|
| gptkbp:launchDate |
August 30, 1983
11:00 PM EDT |
| gptkbp:launchSite |
gptkb:Kennedy_Space_Center
|
| gptkbp:launchVehicle |
Space Shuttle
|
| gptkbp:mediaCoverage |
Extensive media coverage
|
| gptkbp:mission |
Challenger
Crewed Paved the way for future missions |
| gptkbp:missions |
gptkb:David_C._Leestma
gptkb:John_M._Lounge gptkb:Guion_S._Bluford_Jr. Completed Successful 7 days |
| gptkbp:missionsConducted |
STS-8_mission_patch
|
| gptkbp:passenger_traffic |
gptkb:Tracking_and_Data_Relay_Satellite_System
Spacelab |
| gptkbp:primaryMission |
Conduct scientific experiments
Test new technologies Deploy the first African American astronaut |
| gptkbp:publicAccess |
High public interest due to historical significance
|
| gptkbp:safetyFeatures |
No major incidents
|
| gptkbp:scientificName |
Material science experiments
Microgravity experiments Technology demonstrations Fluid dynamics experiments Biological experiments |
| gptkbp:secondaryMission |
Data collected for future missions
|
| gptkbp:significance |
First night launch of a Space Shuttle
Demonstrated capabilities of the Space Shuttle First mission with an African American astronaut |