
The seventh mission dedicated to the Department of Defense (DOD), the STS-38 mission, launched aboard the Space Shuttle Atlantis on November 15, 1990 at 6:48:15 pm (EST). The STS-38 crew included the following five astronauts: Richard O. Covey, commander; Frank L. Culbertson, pilot; and mission specialists Charles D. (Sam) Gemar, Robert C. Springer, and Carl J. Meade.
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9024754
Date Created
November 5, 1990
Center
MSFC
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Aerial views of the STS-5 launch from T-38 chase aircraft Nov. 11, 1982
Nov 13, 1982
STS-38 Atlantis, OV-104, lifting off from KSC LC Pad during night launch
Nov 15, 1990
STS-38 Atlantis, OV-104, lifts off from KSC LC Pad during night launch
Nov 15, 1990
STS-38 Mission Specialist (MS) Springer during egress training in JSC's MAIL
Mar 5, 1990