Crew
Commander |
Ronald J. Grabe |
Pilot |
Steven S. Oswald |
Mission Specialists |
Norman E. Thagard |
|
William F. Readdy |
|
David C. Hilmers |
Payload Specialists |
Roberta L. Bonder |
|
Ulf D. Merbold |
Design
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Depicts the orbiter with the Spacelab module aboard.
- The spacecraft is oriented in a quiescent, tail-to-Earth, gravity-gradient attitude to best support the various microgravity payloads and experiments.
- The international composition of the crew is depicted by symbols representing Canada and the European Space Agency.
- The number 42 is represented by six white stars --- four on one side of the orbiter and two on the other.
- The single gold star above Earth's horizon honors the memory of astronaut Manley L. (Sonny) Carter
- Blue letters set against white give the surnames of the five astronauts and two payload specialists for the flight.
- Designed by the crew
- Fourteenth Discovery flight.
- Launch Date: January 22, 1992
The International Microgravity Laboratory (ML-1) studied the effects of microgravity on living organisms and materials processes.
Landed January 30, 1992 at Edwards Air Force Base, Ca.
Mission Duration: 193 hours 15 minutes 49 seconds.