Space: shuttle 'Endeavour' deploys satellites
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From Sep 7-18, the 71st US shuttle flight took place. Several problems had delayed the Endeavour's takeoff originally scheduled for Aug 5, 1995. Among the many projects accomplished by the shuttle were satellite launchings and space walks by two astronauts who tested suits and instruments outside.
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Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0014-6641
Year: 1995
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'Discovery' flies military mission
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The space shuttle Discovery began a mission on Dec 2, 1992, in which a secret military satellite was deployed. The mission also include testing of laser communications and a computerized camera. Discovery was scheduled to return to earth Dec 9, 1992.
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Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0014-6641
Year: 1992
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Shuttle 'Columbia' launches probe
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Space shuttle Columbia on Nov 1, 1992, successfully deployed an Italian satellite and tested a Canadian sensor for the shuttle's robot arm. The flight was the 51st mission in the shuttle program, and 13th for the Columbia.
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Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0014-6641
Year: 1992
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