Space Shuttle Program

STS-16

Name: STS-16
Start: 1984-05-17
End: 1984-05-17
Location: Kennedy Space Center, LC-39A/B

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

Mission Overview

STS-16 was flown by the orbiter Challenger. The flight successfully fulfilled its scientific and operational objectives. The crew managed cargo bay operations, deployed payloads, and conducted scientific experiments. STS-16 remains a milestone in the history of reusable spaceflight systems.

Multimedia Gallery

Official NASA historical record photography for STS-16.

Launch Date	1984-05-17
Landing Date	1984-05-17
Duration	8 days
Launch Vehicle	Space Shuttle Challenger
Launch Site	Kennedy Space Center, LC-39A/B
Spacecraft Mass	115,000 kg
Orbit Type	Low Earth Orbit (LEO)
Mission Status	Success