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Launch and Retrieval of Satellites

This film of the November 1984 launch of the space shuttle Discovery graphically illustrates the dispersment of two important satellites, the Telestat-H and the Syncom IV-1. Watch as both satellites are flawlessly lauched into orbit. Thrill to the daring rescue of two inoperative satellites. See extraordinary footage of the precise timing involved in these rescues. Also shown are detailed views of both the flight deck and mid-deck of the Discovery.

English
  • Runtime 60 minutes
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-G
  • Network PBS
  • Created June 26, 2016 by
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