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TIL that the space shuttle's STS-13 mission was renamed due to a new numbering system for launches. The crew made a mission badge featuring a black cat and the number 13 anyway, and it eventually ... (www.nasa.gov)

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The original was posted on /r/todayilearned by /u/Wrexis on 2025-06-06 10:29:38+00:00.

Original Title: TIL that the space shuttle's STS-13 mission was renamed due to a new numbering system for launches. The crew made a mission badge featuring a black cat and the number 13 anyway, and it eventually landed successfully on Friday the 13th.

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