STS-50

Mission Overview

STS-50 was flown by the orbiter Columbia. The flight successfully fulfilled its scientific and operational objectives. The crew managed cargo bay operations, deployed payloads, and conducted scientific experiments. STS-50 remains a milestone in the history of reusable spaceflight systems.

Flight Crew & Officers

Bonnie J. Dunbar

Crew Member Civilian

Ellen S. Baker

Crew Member Civilian

Eugene H. Trinh

Crew Member Civilian

Lawrence J. DeLucas

Crew Member Civilian

Ken Bowersox

Crew Member Civilian

Richard N. Richards

Crew Member Civilian

Carl J. Meade

Crew Member Civilian

Multimedia Gallery

Official NASA historical record photography for STS-50.