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From: mmachlis@athena.mit.edu (Matthew A Machlis)
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Subject: Re: Shuttle Endeavor
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Date: 6 Jul 90 06:30:17 GMT
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The Endeavor, according to current plans, will make its maiden flight in
1992 or 93, I forget which, when it will be sent up to reboost the ailing
Intelsat communications satellite that Martin Marietta misfired.  they
will actually be bring up an upper-stage and strapping it onto the satellite
in orbit for reboost.

The only significant design change I know of is that Endeavor will have a
drag chute for landing, which will also be retrofitted to all orbiters
when practical.

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