Shuttle Challenger

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Shuttle Challenger completed 987 Earth orbits over 69 days in space.
Shuttle Challenger was the first orbiter to launch and land at night.
Shuttle Challenger was the first orbiter used to make on-orbit satellite repairs.

Shuttle Challenger Specifications
Primary Function:Orbiter Vehicle (OV-99) — destroyed in explosion Jan 28, 1986
Contractor:Various; Rockwell International’s Space Transportation Systems Division
Crew:Up to eight
Unit Cost:N/A
Powerplant
Three main engines running on liquid hydrogen/liquid oxygen propellant, rated at 512,950 lb thrust each; two solid, reusable rocket boosters rated at 3,300,000 lb each at launch, running on aluminum powder, iron oxide, and ammonium perchlorate powder.
Dimensions
Length:121 ft
Wingspan:78 ft
Height:57 ft
Weights
Empty:155,400 lb (70,489 kg)
With main engines:175,111 lb (79,430 kg)
Performance
Speed:17,500 mph — typical orbit
Ceiling:N/A
Range:N/A
Armament
N/A

Shuttle Challenger Achievements
Shuttle Challenger completed 987 Earth orbits over 69 days in space.
Shuttle Challenger was the first orbiter to launch and land at night.
Shuttle Challenger was the first orbiter used to make on-orbit satellite repairs.