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The Atlantis Anomaly: 68 Orbits of Classified Silence
In 1988, Space Shuttle Atlantis returned with severe heat shield damage. Astronaut Jerry Ross has stayed silent-what happened during those 68 orbits?
The Atlantis Anomaly: 68 Orbits of Classified Silence
This episode explores the STS-27 mission aboard the Space Shuttle Atlantis, a classified Department of Defense flight in 1988. It examines the unusual circumstances surrounding its return and the enduring silence from its crew, particularly astronaut Jerry Ross.
Mission: STS-27
Vehicle: Space Shuttle Atlantis
Date: December 2-6, 1988
Astronaut: Jerry Lynn Ross
Classification: Classified
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