STS-1
STS-1 launched on 12 April 1981, 12:00 UTC on a Space Shuttle from Kennedy Space Center, FL, USA. The recorded outcome is Success. Payloads: STS-1.
| Name | STS-1 |
|---|---|
| Launch time (UTC) | 12 April 1981, 12:00 UTC |
| Vehicle | Space Shuttle |
| Launch site | Kennedy Space Center, FL, USA |
| Company | National Aeronautics and Space Administration |
| Outcome | Success |
| Payloads | STS-1 |
| Orbit | Low Earth Orbit |
Questions
- When did STS-1 launch?
- STS-1 launched on 12 April 1981, 12:00 UTC.
- What rocket launched STS-1?
- STS-1 launched on a Space Shuttle.
- Where did STS-1 launch from?
- STS-1 launched from Kennedy Space Center, FL, USA.
- What was the outcome of STS-1?
- The recorded outcome is Success.
Sources: Jonathan's Space Report (GCAT), CC-BY; CelesTrak; Launch Library 2.
Last updated: 2026-10-20 UTC.