Night launch set for space shuttle Challenger
Five astronauts including the first black American on a space mission prepared in Houston for Challenger’s first nighttime launch set for 1:15 a.m. CDT Tuesday. Mission aims include India satellite deployment, testing the 30-foot robot arm, and data relay experiments.
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Space station to serve as industrial park for aerospace
NASA proposed space station could become an industrial park with the aerospace sector shaping contracts. Task force chief John Hodge said industry worldwide is eyeing involvement as Congress and Reagan administration weigh funding. Station could orbit 250 miles up, carry eight people for three to six months, with a 90 minute orbit and Shuttle-delivered supplies.
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Nuclear plant shuts down to fix leak at Vermont Yankee
The Vermont Yankee nuclear plant halted operations to replace a leaking pipe after wisps of radioactive steam were detected. The shutdown, starting at midnight, was voluntary and not deemed immediately required by state nuclear engineer Phil Paull. Plant spokesman Steve Bravar called it a prudent repair decision.
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