Space Shuttle finally gets role as 'space truck' on STS-79
The Space Shuttle Atlantis will finally get to play the "space truck" role originally assigned NASA's fleet of reusable space planes next month on the STS-79 mission, when it will deliver fresh crew and supplies to Russia's Mir space station. Targeted for launch on Sept. 12, Atlantis will carry 7...
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