STS-46

STS-46 was a NASA space shuttle mission launched in 1992. Mission's primary objectives were the deployment of ESA's EURECA (European Retrievable Carrier) and the joint NASA/Italian Space Agency Tethered Satellite System (TSS). EURECA was deployed a day later than scheduled because of a problem with its data handling system. Seven and a half hours after deployment, the spacecraft's thrusters were fired to boost EURECA to its planned operating alti... more

Duration:

  • 8 days (Jul 31, 1992 — Aug 8, 1992)
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  • 8 days (Jul 31, 1992 — Aug 8, 1992)
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