karn@mouton.UUCP (Phil Karn) (05/13/84)
The apogee kick motor on Westar 6 was fired today to circularize its orbit at 600 miles in order to keep it in orbit long enough for a possible rescue mission. If it is to be repaired, it will have to be brought down to a 300 mile repair orbit with maneuvering thrusters. Phil