Space Shuttle Program

STS-13

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

STS-13 mission operations

Mission Overview

STS-13 was flown by the orbiter Atlantis. The flight successfully fulfilled its scientific and operational objectives. The crew managed cargo bay operations, deployed payloads, and conducted scientific experiments. STS-13 remains a milestone in the history of reusable spaceflight systems.

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STS-13 launch operations photography

Official NASA historical record photography for STS-13.