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| Launch reference date is November 20, 1998 |
| FLIGHT DAY | DATE | EVENT |
| 1 | 11/20/98 | -- Launch, ascent, orbit insertion-- Begin multi-axis spin for thermal control and to reduce fuel consumption |
| 2 | 11/21/98 | -- Engine test burn (10 seconds duration, single engine) -- Television camera test -- Perigee raising burn (single engine) -- Resulting orbit: 215 by 153 statute miles |
| 4 | 11/23/98 | -- Perform two burns to raise orbit-- Resulting orbit: 238 by 190 statute miles |
| 5 | 11/24/98 | -- Orbit raising burns to achieve Endeavour rendezvous orbit-- Resulting orbit: 242 miles circular |
| 6 | 11/25/98 | -- Onboard computer system test -- Maneuver to test of Endeavour capture, docking orientation -- Maneuver to assess solar array performance |
| 8 | 11/27/98 | -- Maneuver to test of Endeavour capture, docking orientation -- Assess solar array, battery charging performance -- Begin multi-axis spin |
| 14 | 12/03/98 | -- Endeavour launches on STS-88 |
| 17 | 12/06/98 | -- Zarya capture, berthing to Unity |
| 24 | 12/13/98 | -- Endeavour undock, flyaround |
| 25 | 12/14/98 | -- Flight Days 25-34 - Systems checkout |
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