STS-36
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STS-36 was a NASA Space Shuttle mission, during which Space Shuttle Atlantis carried a classified payload for the U.S. Department of Defense into orbit. STS-36 was the 34th shuttle mission overall, th
Launch of Atlantis late at night on February 28
From left: Thuot, Casper, Creighton, Mullane and HilmersSpace Shuttle program← STS-32 (33)STS-31 (35) →
Space Shuttle Atlantis is prepared for launch on January 25, 1990.
STS132 Atlantis undocking 2
Mike Mullane
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Richard Michael Mullane is an engineer and weapon systems officer, a retired USAF officer, and a former NASA astronaut. During his career, he flew as a mission specialist on STS-41-D, STS-27, and STS-
STS-36
…84,912 kg (187,199 lb) Payload mass 19,600 kg (43,200 lb) Crew Crew size 5 Members John Oliver Creighton John Casper Pierre J. Thuot David C. Hilmers Mike Mullane Start of mission Launch date February 28, 1990, 07:50:22 UTC (2:50:22 am EST) Launch site Kennedy, LC-39A Contractor Rockwell International End of…
Richard M. Mullane in blue flight suit