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Zarya Orbital Events Summary

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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