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View of the Syncom IV satellite in orbit over the earth

1984-08-31

NASA

NASA
Washington, DC, United States

41D-32-067 (31 Aug 1984) --- The Atlantic Oceans coastline of Angola forms the backdrop for this scene of the Syncom IV (Leasat-2) spacecraft as it and the Space Shuttle Discovery begin their relative separation on Day Two of a busy-six-day 41-D mission. Moments, earlier in a Frisbee-like fashion, the spacecraft departed the Discovery’s cargo bay, marking the second of three scheduled satellite placements for the spacecraft’s maiden voyage. The scene was photographed with a 70mm camera aimed through the aft windows on the flight deck.

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  • Title: View of the Syncom IV satellite in orbit over the earth
  • Date Created: 1984-08-31
  • Rights: JSC
  • Album: rlobrie1
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