The Story
33rd Space Shuttle Mission
9th Flight of Columbia
Crew: Daniel C. Brandenstein, Commander
James D. Wetherbee, Pilot
Bonnie J. Dunbar, Mission Specialist
Marsha S. Ivins, Mission Specialist
G. David Low, Mission Specialist
The SYNCOM-IV-F5 defense communications satellite (also called LEASAT-5) was deployed. A third stage Minuteman solid perigee kick motor propelled the satellite to geosynchronous orbit.
Description
33rd Space Shuttle Mission
9th Flight of Columbia
Crew: Daniel C. Brandenstein, Commander
James D. Wetherbee, Pilot
Bonnie J. Dunbar, Mission Specialist
Marsha S. Ivins, Mission Specialist
G. David Low, Mission Specialist
The SYNCOM-IV-F5 defense communications satellite (also called LEASAT-5) was deployed. A third stage Minuteman solid perigee kick motor propelled the satellite to geosynchronous orbit.
