U.S. Space Shuttles

Challenger

The structure-test orbiter that
was converted to a space shuttle.

Designated OV-099.

It exploded in 1986 after 9 successful flights.

Major Accomplishments:

-  1st  American Woman in Space:
Sally Ride

-  1st  Black Man In Space:
Guion S. Bluford Jr.

- 1st Spacewalk From A  Shuttle

- First Satellite Repair In Orbit:
Solar Max

- 1st Female Spacewalker:
Kathryn Sullivan

- 1st Untethered Spacewalk Using MMU

- 1st Coca-Cola And Pepsi Drank In Space
(Nice to know we blew $500 million for that.)

- 1st American Civilian To Die In Space Program

Challenger Disaster

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