STS-51F

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STS-51F
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Organization NASA-OfficeofSpaceScienceApplications(UnitedStates),NASA-OfficeofSpaceFlight(UnitedStates)
Mission type Astronomy,Human Crew,Life Science,Microgravity,Planetary Science,Solar Physics,Space Physics
Launch date July 29, 1985 (1985-07-29)
Launch vehicle Space Shuttle
Launch site Cape Canaveral, United States
COSPAR ID 1985-063A
Experiments Here
Alternate Names STS 19,Spacelab 2,15925
Additional Information Here
Data Collection Here
Payload Mass Up 15603 kg


Spacelab 2, a NASA developed payload, had a configuration that included an igloo attached to a lead pallet, with the Instrument Pointing Subsystem (IPS) mounted on it, a two pallet train, and an experiment special support structure. The flight objective was to demonstrate Spacelab's capabilities through a multidisciplinary research program and to verify system performance. Investigations in the field of astrophysics and solar astronomy included a sky survey for extended infrared sources, x-ray imaging of cluster galaxies, cosmic ray measurements, studies of small-scale structures on the sun's surface, and a measurement of the coronal helium abundance. In addition, there were measurements of: the solar ultraviolet flux; the plasma environment and plasma processes near the Orbiter; and zero-gravity effects on technology processes and on the behavior of liquid helium. Life sciences problems investigated included bone demineralization in humans and lignin formation in plants.


Mission patch: Image:Sts-51F-patch.jpg