[net.columbia] SMM Rescued

alb@alice.UUCP (Adam L. Buchsbaum) (04/11/84)

The crew of the Challenger today successfully plucked
the failing Solar Max satellite from orbit today, using
the RMS in the cargo bay.  The satellite was placed in
the bay and repairs will be conducted tomorrow (Wednesday).
If the satellite works, it will be released on Thursday;
otherwise it will be brought back to Earth.