PHOTO NO.: KSC-92PC-2468

12/2/92

The Space Shuttle Discovery and mission STS-53 soars into a cloud-studded 
December sky, carrying a crew of five, A classified Department of Defense 
primary payload and a varied complement of secondary payloads.  Liftoff from 
launch pad 39A occurred at 8:24 AM EST.

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

John F. Kennedy Space Center
Kennedy Space Center, Florida 32899
AC 407 867-7819

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