The Economic Times

In 1992, Endeavour rescued stranded Intelsat VI; three astronauts captured it by hand, and a new booster sent the satellite to geosynchronous orbit

In 1992, NASA unleashed the Endeavour shuttle on an ambitious mission to salvage a damaged satellite. The crew faced daunting challenges during their multiple spacewalks, grappling with initial failures. Highlighting their determination was a historic three-person spacewalk that expertly secured the Intelsat VI satellite for repairs. By fitting a new engine, they ensured the satellite reached its intended orbit, showcasing humanity's ingenuity in the challenging frontier of space.