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T O P I C R E V I E Wheng44Space Shuttle Challenger presents a ghostly image to a still camera aboard the German-built SPAS, which was deployed by the STS-7 crew in June 1983. The two spacecraft flew in formation for several hours and the resulting first photos of a Shuttle in space were quite a sensation at the time.APG85I remember that mission. I was excited to see full pictures of the the shuttle in space...Greggy_DNote that Sally Ride positioned the RMS in the shape of the number 7, in honor of their STS-7 flight and mission patch. Their patch also has the RMS configured as a "7".garymilgromDr. Ride talks about deploying the arm shaped like that in the current issue of Quest magazine. It seems the entire crew was involved. randyThey are still quite a sensation.mikepfA beautiful and historic photo. Let me take this opportunity to once again thank you for sharing all these pictures here. I always enjoy seeing them and look forward with anticipation to seeing what you will pick next. Best wishes for a great new year. heng44The year 2014 will see Photo of the Week 500. I have many more treasures in my files that I hope to share...Thanks for all the reactions and a Happy new year to all!
Space Shuttle Challenger presents a ghostly image to a still camera aboard the German-built SPAS, which was deployed by the STS-7 crew in June 1983. The two spacecraft flew in formation for several hours and the resulting first photos of a Shuttle in space were quite a sensation at the time.
Thanks for all the reactions and a Happy new year to all!
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