[net.columbia] Orbit Attained -- TDRS Tested

alb@alice.UUCP (08/30/83)

The Challenger achieved its intended orbit flawlessly
after this morning's launch.  Afterwards, the crew held
a conversation with ground control via the TDRS-1 satellite,
the first voice relay test of the bird.  More extensive
testing of the satellite is planned for the duration of
the mission.