Word: crews
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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Gathered in the Discovery's middeck in front of a photograph of the Challenger crew, the crew took turns reading portions of the statement they had written...
...thousands of people fled the onslaught, screaming when the soldiers lowered their rifles and fired bursts directly at bystanders and protesters. Ambulance drivers were shot at as they went to attend the wounded. "The soldiers will not respect even the doctors," said a medic at Rangoon General Hospital. His crew was kept away from Sule Pagoda for several hours as victims writhed in agony from their wounds...
...hours after liftoff the crew accomplished the main mission of its flight, release of a satellite that will give NASA nearly constant communication with future shuttle missions...
...Washington, President Reagan praised the launch, saying the shuttle was "headed into orbit and America is back in space." He saluted the bravery of the crew and added, "We ask God to bless this important voyage...
Hauck's veteran flight crew consisted of AirForce Col. Richard Covey, Marine Lt. Col. David C.Hilmers; John M. Lounge; and George D. "Pinky"Nelson. Landing is scheduled for Monday at EdwardsAir Force Base in California...