Spacelab-3

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Laboratory_Services
gptkb:Space_Shuttle
gptkbp:affiliated_with gptkb:European_Space_Agency
gptkb:German_Aerospace_Center
gptkb:National_Research_Council_of_Canada
gptkbp:crew gptkb:David_C._Leestma
gptkb:James_D._Wetherbee
gptkb:Charles_D._Gemar
gptkb:George_D._Nelson
gptkb:Fred_Leslie
gptkb:John_M._Lounge
gptkb:David_Leestma
gptkb:John_Lounge
George Nelson
gptkbp:crew_capacity gptkb:5
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Spacelab-3
gptkbp:is_a_destination_for Low Earth Orbit
gptkbp:landing_site May 6, 1985
April 1985
gptkbp:launch_date April 1985
April 29, 1985
gptkbp:launch_site gptkb:Kennedy_Space_Center
gptkbp:launch_vehicle gptkb:Space_Shuttle_Challenger
gptkbp:launch_window April 1985
gptkbp:mission Approximately $100 million
Spacelab-2
Spacelab-3 mission patch
gptkbp:mission_duration 10 days
gptkbp:mission_type gptkb:Scientific_research
gptkb:scientific_research
gptkbp:objective Microgravity research
microgravity research
gptkbp:operated_by gptkb:NASA
gptkbp:operational_period gptkb:1985
gptkbp:operational_status Completed
gptkbp:operator gptkb:NASA
gptkbp:payload_capacity Over 10,000 kg
gptkbp:predecessor Spacelab-2
gptkbp:primary_mission Spacelab-4
gptkbp:recovery_method gptkb:Edwards_Air_Force_Base
gptkbp:related_vehicle gptkb:Space_Shuttle_Challenger
gptkbp:research Astrobiology
Material Science
Biological samples
Biotechnology experiments
Fluid physics experiments
Protein Crystal Growth
biomedical experiments
Material samples
Life sciences experiments
Materials science experiments
Fluid Physics
Life sciences data
Extensive data on microgravity effects
Fluid dynamics data
gptkbp:scientific_instruments gptkb:spectrometer
gptkb:Microgravity_Science_Glovebox
gptkb:Poison
gptkb:Optical_Microscope
Spacecraft Communication System
X-ray Diffraction
Bioreactor
Space Acceleration Measurement System
Laser Interferometer
Fluid Physics Experiment Facility
Space Tissue Loss
Multiple instruments
Advanced Life Support System
Spacecraft Attitude Control System
Spacecraft Ground Support Equipment
Spacecraft Navigation System
Spacecraft Power System
Spacecraft Propulsion System
Spacecraft Safety System
Spacecraft Structural System
Spacecraft Thermal Control System
Spacecraft Thermal Protection System
Spacecraft Waste Management System
Spacecraft Water Filtration System
Biological Research in Canisters
Electrostatic Levitation Furnace
Fluid Mechanics Apparatus
Microgravity Test Facility
Protein Crystallization Facility
Spacecraft Air Quality Monitor
Spacecraft Environment Monitor
Thermal Vacuum Chamber
gptkbp:significant_event First Spacelab mission with a full crew
Conducted over 50 experiments
Demonstrated capabilities of Spacelab
Returned valuable data for future missions
Tested new technologies for space research
gptkbp:spacecraft Laboratory module
gptkbp:successor Spacelab-4
gptkbp:total_crew_hours Over 200
gptkbp:total_data_collected Extensive data sets
gptkbp:total_experiments_conducted Over 50
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:space_mission
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4