STS-55

The German Spacelab D-2, was flown to study automation androbotics, material and life sciences, the Earth and its atmosphere and astronomy. Landed May 6, 1993 at Edwards Air Force Base, CA. Mission Duration: 239 hours 39 minutes 59 seconds.

Launch Date: April 26, 1993 Launch Vehicle: Columbia Crew: Commander: Steven R. Nagel, Pilot: Charles Precourt, Mission Specialists: Bernard Harris, Jr., Payload Specialists: Ulrich Walter, Hans Schlegel.