Space Shuttle Program

STS-86

Vehicle: Space Shuttle System | Launch Site: Launch and Landing Facility

STS-86 mission operations

Mission Overview

STS-86 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-86 remains a milestone in the history of reusable spaceflight systems.

Flight Crew & Officers

Jean-Loup Chrétien

Jean-Loup Chrétien

Crew Member Civilian
Wendy B. Lawrence

Wendy B. Lawrence

Crew Member Civilian
Michael Foale

Michael Foale

Crew Member Civilian
Vladimir Titov

Vladimir Titov

Crew Member Civilian
Michael J. Bloomfield

Michael J. Bloomfield

Crew Member Civilian
David Wolf

David Wolf

Crew Member Civilian
Jim Wetherbee

Jim Wetherbee

Crew Member Civilian
Scott E. Parazynski

Scott E. Parazynski

Crew Member Civilian

Multimedia Gallery

STS-86 launch operations photography

Official NASA historical record photography for STS-86.