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MISSION OVERVIEW
Guion Bluford became first African American in space. Mission deployed Indian satellite INSAT-1B and conducted various experiments.
LAUNCH DETAILS
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
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This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Space Shuttle Challenger | STS-8 launch?
The Space Shuttle Challenger | STS-8 is scheduled for Tuesday, August 30, 1983 at 6:32 AM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: SUCCESS.
What rocket is being used for Space Shuttle Challenger | STS-8?
The Space Shuttle Challenger | STS-8 mission uses the Space Shuttle rocket.
Where is the Space Shuttle Challenger | STS-8 launching from?
The launch takes place from Kennedy Space Center.
What orbit is Space Shuttle Challenger | STS-8 going to?
The Space Shuttle Challenger | STS-8 mission is targeting LEO.
Who is launching Space Shuttle Challenger | STS-8?
The Space Shuttle Challenger | STS-8 is operated by NASA.
Can I watch the Space Shuttle Challenger | STS-8 launch live?
Yes. Visit the launch detail page on Space Launch Live for embedded YouTube webcasts, replay videos, and links to live coverage from SpaceX, NASA, NASASpaceflight, and other channels.
LAUNCH TIMELINE
Mar 29, 2026 23:43 UTC
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 29, 2026 23:43 UTC
Launch date set: Aug 30, 1983 at 06:32 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by NASA
Mar 29, 2026 23:43 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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