Shuttle Worker Dies After Falling Off Launch Pad

CAPE CANAVERAL — A United Space Alliance (USA) worker died March 14 after falling off Launch Pad 39A at Kennedy Space Center, where shuttle Endeavour is being prepared for an April 19 launch. Emergency medical personnel were unable to revive the man, identified as James D. Vanover, an engineer for...

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