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To: vannrox
Brings back memories. I led the pre-flight navigation analysis of TSS-1, the first tethered satellite mission.
8 posted on 02/05/2002 6:03:45 AM PST by No Truce With Kings
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To: No Truce With Kings;r9etb
My connection with STS-75 was the mission pilot - I went to grad school with Scott Horowitz at Ga Tech in '79-'81. It was his first Shuttle flight.

I'm surprized no one has yet pointed out that the tether will make for one heck of a visual spectical. This should be a Do-Not-Miss sight if it's anything close to the way that TSS-1 looked as it went over.

Truly one of the most beautiful sights in the heavenlies to see with the naked eye. I'm not kidding, folks. Don't miss a chance to see this one.

20 posted on 02/05/2002 6:39:35 AM PST by LTCJ
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