Space Shuttle Program

STS-12

Name: STS-12
Start: 1983-01-13
End: 1983-01-13
Location: Kennedy Space Center, LC-39A/B

Vehicle: Space Shuttle Discovery | Launch Site: Kennedy Space Center, LC-39A/B

Mission Overview

STS-12 was flown by the orbiter Discovery. The flight successfully fulfilled its scientific and operational objectives. The crew managed cargo bay operations, deployed payloads, and conducted scientific experiments. STS-12 remains a milestone in the history of reusable spaceflight systems.

Multimedia Gallery

Official NASA historical record photography for STS-12.

Launch Date	1983-01-13
Landing Date	1983-01-13
Duration	12 days
Launch Vehicle	Space Shuttle Discovery
Launch Site	Kennedy Space Center, LC-39A/B
Spacecraft Mass	115,000 kg
Orbit Type	Low Earth Orbit (LEO)
Mission Status	Success