STS-8: Launching and landing at night, with an Indian connection
The STS-8 mission that was launched on August 30, 1983 and returned to Earth six days later on September 5 was the first space shuttle night launch and landing. What’s more, it was an Indian connection that dictated the night launch and landing. A.S.Ganesh tells you more about this mission along with its Indian connections…
· 9/16/2026, 7:52:22 AM· 2 min read
The STS-8 mission that was launched on August 30, 1983 and returned to Earth six days later on September 5 was the first space shuttle night launch and landing. What’s more, it was an Indian connection that dictated the night launch and landing. A.S.Ganesh tells you more about this mission along with its Indian connections…
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