Space Shuttle Program

STS-18

Name: STS-18
Start: 1984-07-19
End: 1984-07-19
Location: Kennedy Space Center, LC-39A/B

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

Mission Overview

STS-18 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-18 remains a milestone in the history of reusable spaceflight systems.

Multimedia Gallery

Official NASA historical record photography for STS-18.

Launch Date	1984-07-19
Landing Date	1984-07-19
Duration	10 days
Launch Vehicle	Space Shuttle Atlantis
Launch Site	Kennedy Space Center, LC-39A/B
Spacecraft Mass	115,000 kg
Orbit Type	Low Earth Orbit (LEO)
Mission Status	Success