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The fuel gauge that ticked down as Challenger rose
A pilot prepares for the maiden flight of a brand-new spacecraft, but the Challenger has never flown and its systems are untested.
The fuel gauge that ticked down as Challenger rose
This episode explores the unique career of Karol Bobko, the only astronaut in history to command two maiden space shuttle voyages. It delves into the extensive preparation and unforeseen turns that led to this unprecedented record in spaceflight.
Person: Karol Bobko
Date: October 3, 1985
Missions: Challenger, Discovery, Atlantis
Hours in space: 386
Program: Manned Orbiting Laboratory (MOL)
- Karol Bobko was part…
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