PADLaunch Complex 39B
SITEKennedy Space Center, FL, USA →MISSION OVERVIEW
STS-28 was the thirtieth space shuttle mission, the fourth dedicated to the Department of Defence and the eigth of the Space Shuttle Columbia.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Space ShuttleAGENCY
Lockheed Space Operations Company
LAUNCH PAD
Launch Complex 39BLAUNCH SITE
Kennedy Space Center, FL, USALAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
UNKNOWNPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 97766587-d98f-4652-80e7-78660edddc82
Reported date: Aug 8, 1989 at 12:37 UTC
Last synced: 2 minutes ago
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Space Shuttle Columbia / OV-102 | STS-28 launch?
The Space Shuttle Columbia / OV-102 | STS-28 is scheduled for Tuesday, August 8, 1989 at 12:37 PM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: TBD.
What rocket is being used for Space Shuttle Columbia / OV-102 | STS-28?
The Space Shuttle Columbia / OV-102 | STS-28 mission uses the Space Shuttle rocket.
Where is the Space Shuttle Columbia / OV-102 | STS-28 launching from?
The launch takes place from Launch Complex 39B at Kennedy Space Center, FL, USA.
Who is launching Space Shuttle Columbia / OV-102 | STS-28?
The Space Shuttle Columbia / OV-102 | STS-28 is operated by Lockheed Space Operations Company.
Can I watch the Space Shuttle Columbia / OV-102 | STS-28 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 05:34 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Mar 29, 2026 05:34 UTC
Launch date set: Aug 8, 1989 at 12:37 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Lockheed Space Operations Company
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 2 minutes ago
●Launch Library 22 minutes ago
Launch ID: 97766587-d98f-4652-80e7-78660edddc82
