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Space Shuttle Columbia / OV-102 | STS-50

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Jun 25, 1992 at 16:12 UTC
Low Earth Orbit Kennedy Space Center, FL, USA 99% success
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PADLaunch Complex 39A
SITEKennedy Space Center, FL, USA →
ORBITLow Earth Orbit
PROGRAMSpace Shuttle

STS-50 (U.S. Microgravity Laboratory 1) was a United States Space Shuttle mission, the 12th mission of the Columbia orbiter.

AGENCY
Lockheed Space Operations Company
MISSION
STS-50
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
PROGRAM
Space Shuttle
COUNTRY
USA
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
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API ID: 0b68af1b-759f-417b-88fd-f58b24dba3c7
Reported date: Jun 25, 1992 at 16:12 UTC
Last synced: 4 minutes ago
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OV-102SERIAL
28FLIGHTS
Low Earth OrbitDESTINATION
DestroyedSTATUS
FLIGHT-PROVEN CAPSULE

Space Shuttle Columbia (Orbiter Vehicle Designation: OV-102) was the first space-rated orbiter in NASA's Space Shuttle fleet. It launched for the first time on mission STS-1 on April 12, 1981,…

CREW MANIFEST
Richard N. RichardsCommander
Ken BowersoxPilot
Eugene H. TrinhPayload Specialist
Lawrence J. DeLucasPayload Specialist
Carl J. MeadeMission Specialist
Ellen S. BakerMission Specialist
Bonnie J. DunbarMission Specialist
MANUFACTURER
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
FLIGHTS
135
SUCCESSES
133
SUCCESS RATE
98.5%

The Space Shuttle is a retired, partially reusable low Earth orbital spacecraft system operated from 1981 to 2011 by the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) as part of the Space Shuttle program. Its official program name was Space Transportation System (STS). Five complete Space Shuttle orbiter vehicles were built and flown on a total of 135 missions from 1981 to 2011.

When is the Space Shuttle Columbia / OV-102 | STS-50 launch?
The Space Shuttle Columbia / OV-102 | STS-50 is scheduled for Thursday, June 25, 1992 at 4:12 PM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: SUCCESS.
What rocket is being used for STS-50?
The Space Shuttle Columbia / OV-102 | STS-50 mission uses the Space Shuttle rocket, manufactured by National Aeronautics and Space Administration. The Space Shuttle has flown 135 times with a 98.5% success rate.
Where is the Space Shuttle Columbia / OV-102 | STS-50 launching from?
The launch takes place from Launch Complex 39A at Kennedy Space Center, FL, USA.
What orbit is STS-50 going to?
The STS-50 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching STS-50?
The Space Shuttle Columbia / OV-102 | STS-50 is operated by Lockheed Space Operations Company. It is part of the Space Shuttle program.
Can I watch the Space Shuttle Columbia / OV-102 | STS-50 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.
Mar 29, 2026 03:06 UTC
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Launch date set: Jun 25, 1992 at 16:12 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Lockheed Space Operations Company
Mar 29, 2026 03:06 UTC
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Launch ID: 0b68af1b-759f-417b-88fd-f58b24dba3c7
Open-Meteo Weather4 days ago
Pad weather at 28.61, -80.6

Mission Profile

STS-50 was a Space Shuttle mission operated by Lockheed Space Operations Company that lifted off from Launch Complex 39A, Kennedy Space Center, FL, USA on June 25, 1992. The flight carried its payload to Low Earth Orbit. It was flown as part of the Space Shuttle program. The launch was a success.