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STS-1
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NASA'S First Space Shuttle Mission

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STS-2
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Second test flight of the Space Shuttle to demonstrate safe re-launch and safe return of the orbiter and crew.

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STS-3
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Third test flight of the Space Shuttle

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STS-4
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The final test flight of the Space Transportation System

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STS-5
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The first operational mission of the Shuttle, which deployed two commercial satellites.

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STS-6
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STS-6 was the maiden flight of Challenger. STS-6 deployed the first Tracking and Data Relay Satellite (TDRS-1) into orbit.

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STS-7
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STS-7 carried Sally Ride, the first American woman to fly in space.

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STS-8
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STS-8 carried Guion Bluford who became the first African-American to fly in space. INSAT-1B, a multipurpose satellite for India which…

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STS-9
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STS-9 carried the first Spacelab mission and the first astronaut to represent the European Space Agency.

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