Sep 5, 2024 #spaceshuttle #nasa #challengerSpace shuttle mission STS-8 entry briefing 1 day prior to landing, audio only. Audio courtesy NASA/National Archives, recorded on September 4, 1983.Challenger STS-8 crew members:Commander: Richard TrulyPilot: Dan BrandensteinMission Specialist 1: Guy BlufordMission Specialist 2: Dale GardnerMission Specialist 3: Bill Thornton
Sep 29, 2024 #STS #Challenger #SpaceShuttleThis video features a unique mix of footage from NASAs space shuttle missions STS-8 and STS-7, sourced directly from the National Archives (reference 255-fr-c816). Although the footage lacks audio and detailed labeling, it offers a fascinating glimpse into these historic missions.The video showcases:STS-8 Challenger Mission: Footage of the shuttle's reentry, launch and onorbit. The first reentry scene and launch appear to be from STS-8, which was the first shuttle night launch and carried out in August 1983.STS-7 SPAS Rendezvous: Additional footage at the end may include scenes from the STS-7 mission showing the deployment of the SPAS-01 satellite and possibly the reentry.
Jun 8, 2025 #spaceshuttle #nasa #launchSlow motion engineering launch views of Space Shuttle Challenger on the STS-8 mission August 30, 1983.Video courtesy NASA/National Archives, no audio.Challenger STS-8 crew members:Commander: Richard TrulyPilot: Dan BrandensteinMission Specialist 1: Guy BlufordMission Specialist 2: Dale GardnerMission Specialist 3: Bill Thornton
Jun 12, 2025Prelaunch video of the Space Shuttle Challenger as NASA prepares for the STS-8 mission in August 1983. Video includes rollout of the space shuttle stack to the launch pad.Video courtesy NASA/National Archives, no audio.Challenger STS-8 crew members:Commander: Richard TrulyPilot: Dan BrandensteinMission Specialist 1: Guy BlufordMission Specialist 2: Dale GardnerMission Specialist 3: Bill Thornton
Aug 28, 2025 #shuttle #iss #HDRestored NASA post-flight presentation from 1983 about the STS-8 shuttle mission. The original footage was remastered to improve color stability and balance towards overall neutral tones. _______________________________________________________CHAPTERS00:00 Launch02:16 External Views, Payloads07:45 Crew Activities12:36 Reentry and Landing______________________________________________________STS-8 was the eighth NASA Space Shuttle mission and the third flight of Challenger. It launched on August 30 and landed on September 5, 1983, conducting the first night launch and night landing of the program. It also carried the first African-American astronaut, Guion Bluford. Crew was Richard Truly, Daniel Brandenstein, Guion Bluford, Dale Gardner and William E. Thornton.
