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STS-51-A
Launch Success
Liftoff Time (GMT)
12:15:00
Thursday November 8, 1984
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Mission Details
STS-51-A
The two communications satellites successfully deployed were Anik D2 (on the second day of the mission) and Syncom IV-1, also known as Leasat 1 (on the third day). The orbiter then recovered the Palapa B2 and Westar 6 satellites.
Low Earth Orbit
17,375 kilograms
Rocket
Agency
NASAPrice
$450.00 million
Rocket
Height: 56.1m
Payload to Orbit
LEO: 27,500 kg
GTO: 3,810 kg
Liftoff Thrust
30,250 Kilonewtons
Stages
2
Strap-ons
2
Launch Site
Stats
Space Shuttle
14th
Mission
5th
Mission of 1984
1984
113th
Orbital launch attempt