Image: STS-41-B Palapa B-2 deployment

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Description: View of the Palapa B-2 satellite after deployment on STS-41-B. View of the Palapa-B and the Shuttle Challenger begining their separation after deployment of the communications satellite. This view is from the aft windows on the flight deck. The Shuttle pallet satellite (SPAS-01A) is partly visible at lower center. The Canadian-built remote manipulator system (RMS) arm is in its stowed position at lower right. Both shields for the Palapa and the Westar VI satellite were opened for the deployment.
Title: STS-41-B Palapa B-2 deployment
Credit: NASA http://nix.larc.nasa.gov/info?id=S84-27029&orgid=8 Transferred from en.wikipedia to Commons. Transfer was stated to be made by User:TheDJ.
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