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STS-27 Launch (Atlantis)

The crew of Space Shuttle Atlantis prepares for liftoff on a classified military mission during the Cold War, with final checks and countdown procedures underway amidst heightened tension and secrecy.

Year 1988
Date 12/2
Location Launch Complex 39b, Florida, United States
Layer 2
Visibility PUBLIC
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Key Figures

Robert L. Gibson Mission Specialist Launch Director Ground Technician Security Officer
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