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Spacelab-D1
The first German-led space mission.
Mission Overview
A modular laboratory carried in the cargo bay of the Shuttle Challenger. It conducted 75 experiments in fluid physics, biology, and materials science.
Learning from History
"This was the first time the control of a US space mission was handled by another country (the DLR in Germany)."
Mission Specs
| Year | 1985 |
|---|---|
| Country | Germany/ESA |
| Type | Laboratory |
| Destination | Low Earth Orbit |
| Status | Success |
| Rocket | Shuttle Powered |