1984 Space & Exploration Events — Verified Historical Highlights
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- 25 Jan Reagan directs NASA to develop permanent space station within a decade: In his State of the Union address on January 25, 1984, President Ronald Reagan directed NASA to develop a permanently manned space station within a decade. He emphasized the potential benefits for science, communications, and medicine, and invited other nations to participate in the project to strengthen peace and prosperity. source: nasa.gov
- 01 Mar Landsat 5 and OSCAR-11 satellite launch: On March 1, 1984, NASA launched Landsat 5, an Earth observation satellite, from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California. The same launch also included the British amateur radio satellite OSCAR-11. source: landsat.gsfc.nasa.gov
- 21 Sep NASA launches Galaxy-C satellite: NASA launched the Galaxy-C communications satellite on September 21, 1984. The satellite was designed to provide direct-to-home television services across the United States. source: nasa.gov
- 11 Oct NASA Space Vehicle Launch: NASA successfully launched space vehicle S-208 as part of its ongoing space research and exploration efforts.
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