STS-51G / Discovery Patch
Three communications satellites were successfully deployed: Morelos-1 (Mexico), Arabsat 1-B (Arab Satellite Communications Organization) and Telstar 3-D (AT & T). Also deployed an experiment for the Strategic Defense Initiative, a materials processing furnace and French biomedical experiments. Landing was at Edwards Air Force Base, CA on June 24 at 9:11 AM EDT. Mission duration was seven days, one hour, 38 minutes. Space Shuttle Discovery traveled 2.9 million miles in 112 orbits. Patch description: The STS-51G insignia illustrates the advances in aviation technology in the United States within a relatively short span of the twentieth century. The surnames of the crewmembers for the Discovery's mission appear near the center edge of the circular design. 4" diameter embroidered patch. Availability: Usually ships within one business day.
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