[net.columbia] STS-9 May Be Extended

alb@alice.UUCP (12/02/83)

NASA said today that Spacelab has been so successful so far that
it might extend the mission duration of STS-9 by one day in order
to gather more data from it.  The shuttle has enough extra fuel
and supplies for 2 to 3 more days in orbit if required.

rjnoe@ihlts.UUCP (12/03/83)

It was interesting to hear yesterday that STS-9 may be extended.
Particularly so when I recall reading that John Young said there
was just enough fuel to meet maneuvering requirements for the
mission as it was planned.  Has NASA commented on this?
-- 
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        Roger Noe            UUCP:  ihnp4!ihlts!rjnoe

Anonymous@fortune.UUCP (12/06/83)

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