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August 30, 2026THEECAMS.COM

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This Day in Aviation

1984

Space Shuttle Discovery's Maiden Voyage: STS-41-D (1984)

On August 30, 1984, the Space Shuttle Discovery (OV-103) blasted off from Launch Complex 39A at 8:41 a.m. EDT, marking its historic first flight. This fourth attempt for Mission STS-41-D aimed to deploy three communications satellites and an experimental solar panel array. Commander Henry W. Hartsfield, Jr., led the crew, which included Pilot Michael L. Coats and four specialists, all making their space debuts except Hartsfield.

The mission featured the filming of IMAX footage for “The Dream Is Alive.” Discovery landed at Edwards Air Force Base on September 5, completing its six-day journey. As the fleet leader, Discovery eventually completed 39 orbital flights. Tragically, crew member Judith A. Resnick later perished in the Challenger disaster on January 28, 1986, underscoring the risks of early shuttle operations.

Trivia

1. Which film was filmed by the crew during the Space Shuttle Discovery's first mission, STS-41-D?

  1. A. The Dream Is Alive
  2. B. Challenger: The Final Flight
  3. C. Space Shuttle: The First Year
  4. D. Edwards Air Force Base: A History
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A. The evidence states that a highlight of the mission was the onboard filming by the crew of footage for the IMAX film, “The Dream Is Alive.”

2. Which crossword answer matches this clue: Colour that marks an incorrect entry here?

  1. A. RED
  2. B. RAM
  3. C. DEL
  4. D. DENVER
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A. RED is the matching crossword entry.

3. Which crossword answer matches this clue: Visual approach slope indicator, briefly?

  1. A. AMS
  2. B. VASI
  3. C. STOW
  4. D. OSL
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B. VASI is the matching crossword entry.