Endeavour lands at KSC, tile damage not a factor
Endeavour returned safely to Earth Aug. 21, reaffirming an extensive ground analysis that concluded that two damaged thermal tiles under the orbiter's right wing could support a safe reentry without repairs in space. "The tile did very well during reentry," said NASA Administrator Mike Griffin...
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