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Shuttle Endeavour Ready for Launch

Shuttle Endeavour Ready for Launch

The fully staffed International Space Station is about to get even more crowded when seven shuttle astronauts join the six men already aboard, boosting the number of people aboard to 13 - its highest population ever.

 

Complex Hubble Repairs Begin

Work with new tools is highly intricate, as dozens of pieces could hit and damage telescope.

 

Discovery Launch Postponed Due To Gas Leak

NASA has postponed the launch of space shuttle Discovery because of a gas leak. The leak of gaseous hydrogen occurred as the launch team was filling the external fuel tank for liftoff Wednesday night. The seven astronauts had yet to board the spaceship.

 

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