Concluding her first mission on STS‑51‑G, Lucid joined efforts in key satellite deployments signifying operational contributions.
STS‑51‑G concluded on June 24, 1985, after successfully deploying three communications satellites: Morelos, Arabsat, and Telstar. Lucid's participation in this mission highlighted her operational capabilities and added to her growing influence in establishing women's presence on significant glass-ceiling-breaking missions.