STS-61C

STS-61C was a NASA Space Shuttle mission launched in January 1986. Its main goal was to deploy satellites for scientific and military purposes, including communications and space science experiments. The shuttle used was Columbia, carrying a crew of seven astronauts. The mission also aimed to support the Department of Defense's activities. Unfortunately, it was launched just before the Challenger disaster, which temporarily halted space shuttle flights. Overall, STS-61C contributed to advancing satellite technology and scientific research in low Earth orbit.