leasat

SBS-D (Satellite Business Systems), Syncom IV-2 (aka LEASAT) and Telstar launched from STS-41D

Deployed from STS 32 1/10/89; 177 deg W; leased to U.S. government. The Leasat series was developed as a commercial venture to provide dedicated communications services to the U. S. military.

Canadian communications satellite TELESAT-H (ANIK), attached to
Payload Assist Module-D (PAM-D), deployed into geosynchronous orbit
on flight day two. On third day, defense communications satellite
SYNCOM IV-I (also known as LEASAT-1) deployed. A