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From: raiche@dartvax.UUCP (George A. Raiche)
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Subject: Re: Countdown started
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Date: Thu, 8-Nov-84 23:26:31 EST
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Posted: Thu Nov  8 23:26:31 1984
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> Countdown for mission 51-A began with the call to stations at 2:00 a.m. EST
> this morning, November 5.  Launch is planned for 8:18 a.m. EST November 7 when,
> I am sure, the TV networks will be too busy concentrating on the U.S.
> presidential election aftermath to cover the shuttle liftoff for more than
> 5 minutes.
> --
> Roger Noe			ihnp4!ihlts!rjnoe

During previous STS flights, NASA and ATT cooperated and set up some
kind of telephone link that allowed mere mortals to listen in on
live communications during certain times.  Is this phone link operating
for mission 51-A and if so, what is the number??

				George Raiche
				Dept. of Chemistry
				Dartmouth