The Nation - News from Nov. 24, 1985
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The crew of the shuttle Atlantis, preparing for launching at the Kennedy Space Center, promised a “light show” spectacle when the ship is blasted aloft Tuesday night for its weeklong mission. Countdown was to begin today for the crew of seven, which includes Rodolfo Neri, who will be the first Mexican to go into space. The shuttle will launch three communications satellites owned by Mexico, Australia and RCA American Communications Inc.
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