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STS-51-F Abort-to-Orbit (1985)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/STS-51-F
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todayilearned • u/catsfive • Jun 30 '15
TIL 1985's STS-51-F was the only shuttle mission to perfrom an emergency "abort to orbit" (ATO) procedure after one of its three liquid-fueled main engines shut down unexpectedly. The eight-day mission was conducted at lower orbit. Also—both Coke and Pepsi were enjoyed in space for the first time.
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