History: September 12 (#5)

History: September 12 (#5)
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September 12, 1993 NASA launches Space Shuttle Discovery on STS-51.

Commentary

Commentary

On September 12, in the year 1993: NASA launches Space Shuttle Discovery on STS-51. STS-51 was a NASA Space Shuttle Discovery mission that launched the A dvanced Communications Technology Satellite (ACTS) in September 1993. Why September 12, 1993 matters: NASA launches Space Shuttle Discovery on STS-51. What began on this day left a lasting mark on history. The effects were felt immediately and continued to shape events, ideas, and lives long afterwards. Historical context: September 12, 1993 The 20th century brought rapid advances in health, communication, science, and technology that reshaped everyday human experience. The event on this day: NASA launches Space Shuttle Discovery on STS-51. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/STS-51 (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)