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View of the firing of a single engine OMS

View of the firing of a single engine OMS

View of a single engine orbital maneuvering system (OMS) firing on the Discovery. The payload bay is open and the protective canisters for the AUSSAT communications satellite (open) and the ASC-1 are visible. A cloudy Earth's horizon can be seen above the orbiter.

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DISCOVERY (ORBITER)ONBOARD ACTIVITIES PAYLOAD BAY TEST FIRING ORBIT MANEUVERING ENGINE (SPACE SHUTTLE)SPACE SHUTTLE MISSION 51-I

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51i-32-068

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August 27, 1985

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