What was Merbold's first space mission?
Apollo 11
STS-42
STS-9
Soyuz TM-19
Answer
STS-9 was Merbold's first space mission. It was a Space Shuttle mission that flew from November 28 to December 8, 1983. The mission was a success, and Merbold became the first German citizen to fly in space.
Traversing the Cosmos: The Extraordinary Journey of Ulf Merbold
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