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From: Brahms%USC-ECLC@sri-unix.UUCP
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Subject: Re: sattelites
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Date: Mon, 18-Jul-83 02:05:00 EDT
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Posted: Mon Jul 18 02:05:00 1983
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From:  Bradley S. Brahms 

After much pain and anguish, NASA got the first satellite into its
final orbit.  I believe there are three planned with (i believe)
a forth as a backup.  Once the satellites are operation, the
shuttles will be able to be in contact with earth about 85-90%
of the time.

Added Note:  Because of the problem with the first satellite,
I've heard that there is a possibility that the Space Lab inaugural
flight may be delayed.  Apparently they don't want the Space
Lab out of contact for a long period of time.

                                        -- Brad Brahms
                                           (arpa: Brahms@USC-ECLC)

P.S.    Please correct me on any of the above if I'm wrong.
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