Shuttle Discovery May Include Escape Hatch System
Washington AP reports the first post Challenger shuttle mission may feature an emergency escape hatch but no rocket bailout system yet. Officials say studies on risk versus gain are incomplete and upgrades may start before mid April to suit an 1988 liftoff, costing about 45 million dollars.
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Richard Truly
Discovery
Johnson Space Center
Houston
Arnold Aldrich
Space Transportation System
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Congress to Block Star Wars Deployment Before 1988
Democratic senators Proxmire and Johnston say Congress will prevent Reagan from deploying the Strategic Defense Initiative before he leaves office. They note SDI cannot be deployed without a majority vote in both houses.
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Bennett Johnston
D-La
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Concord Students Remember Challenger Hero One Year On
Concord high school students reflect on Christa McAuliffe teacher astronaut hero who died in the space shuttle explosion. They recall her message to reach for goals and report they are coping while planning a private anniversary assembly and inviting press to stay away.
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Christa McAuliffe
Concord High School
Sven Pride
McAuliffe
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