STS-28 was a Space Shuttle mission flown by Columbia. It launched on August 8, 1989 and returned on August 13, 1989.
The spacearchive.ai STS-28 collection brings together 5 records from the mission, including launch coverage.
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This recording captures the launch countdown and liftoff of Columbia during the four-hour launch period from 7:30 to 11:30 AM. Notably, the crew, including Commander Brewster Shaw and Pilot Dick Richards, completed their suit-up and pre-launch checks, while visibility concerns were addressed by weather reconnaissance pilot Mike Coates. The countdown proceeded smoothly, culminating in liftoff at T minus 10 seconds, marking Columbia's first flight in over three years after extensive modifications.
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JSC (TGS) - Kinescope of STS-28 Selected Onboard Video
STS-28 Landing Item E-1005
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