Shuttle 'Endeavor' rescues communications satellite

Article Abstract:

The space shuttle Endeavor succeeded in rescuing the Intelsat-9 satellite and correcting its orbit after two initial attempts failed. The flight renewed public interest in space, but the Endeavor will probably be the last new shuttle as focus shifts to using unmanned rockets.

Management, Satellite communications, Maintenance and repair, Endeavor (Spacecraft), Intelsat (Artificial satellite)

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Shuttle 'Discovery' flies biology mission

Article Abstract:

Scientists aboard the space shuttle 'Discovery' performed experiments that examined how zero-gravity affects cell growth, produced pure crystals and alloys, and tested astronauts' ability to adapt to space to aid the design of a space station.

Methods, Usage, Biological research

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Space: shuttle 'Discovery' deploys satellite

Article Abstract:

'Discovery' conducted medical and military experiments and deployed a $330 million communications satellite on its mission, from Jul 13-22, 1995. The shuttle orbited the Earth 142 times and went 3.7 million miles.

Discovery and exploration, Space shuttles

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