Events tagged with "sts-51-i"

Historical Events tagged with "sts-51-i"

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Space Exploration

Space Shuttle Discovery's STS-51-I Launch

August 27th, 1985 39 years ago

Space Shuttle Discovery launched on STS-51-I to deploy three communication satellites and repair a fourth malfunctioning satellite. The mission marked a significant achievement in advancing space communication technology. It lifted off from Kennedy Space Center in Florida and successfully completed its objectives within a week.