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Solar Maximum Mission repair 04/1984

by

Nasa/Novapix

Reference

e-sou21-20002

Date

2011-01-24

View of the damaged Solar Maximum Mission Satellite from the 41-C space shuttle orbiter Challenger. The satellite's solar panels are fully extended. Astronaut George D. Nelson, using the manned maneuvering unit (MMU), approaches the satellite to attempt to "lock-on" to it.