November 25, 1985

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SPACE TECHNOLOGY

Shuttle Mission Evas to Demonstrate Space Station Assembly Techniques

Washington—The first assembly of large Structures in space by astronauts working outside their vehicle—a key demonstration for space station development—is set for shuttle Mission 61-B, scheduled for night launch Nov. 26. During the eight-day flight, the crew also will conduct other tests applicable to station operations as well as deploy three communications satellites.

By Craig Covault12 min

BUSINESS FLYING

Fairchild Aircraft Finds Renewed Interest in Small City Feeder Service

San Antonio, Tex.—Revival of the commuter airline market for 19-passenger transports, in part because of renewed major airline interest in small city feeder traffic, has revitalized Fairchild Aircraft's backlog and its production operations here.