[net.columbia] STS-5 On Schedule -- Launch Time Released

sjb (11/02/82)

Flight software was loaded into the Columbia's computers yesterday,
and two spacesuits for the spacewalk of Joe Allen and William Lenoir.
NASA said that they have had no problems, and the preparations for
launch are on schedule.

The countdown for STS-5 is set to begin at 0300 EST on 7 November,
and launch is scheduled for 0719 EST on 11 November.