POLARS' GLITCHES
The Polar spacecraft lifted off from Vandenberg AFB, Calif. Feb. 24 on a Delta 2 (AW&ST Feb. 19, p. 24). One hr. 31 min. after launch, a thruster failed during maneuver to change the spacecraft's Sun angle. The maneuver was completed with another thruster. A board is investigating the anomaly. Polar...
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