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Discovery lifted off OTD in 1988, becoming NASA's first crewed spaceflight after the Challenger disaster.

After NASA implemented over 200 changes to the Shuttle system and augmented its safety culture, STS-26, returned America to flight after a 32-month hiatus.

Sep 29, 2026, 3:00 PM UTC

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