In Brief: Shuttle Columbia launches on science mission
SHUTTLE LAUNCH: Space Shuttle Columbia launched Jan. 16, carrying the first Israeli astronaut and six crewmates on a mission devoted to round-the-clock science. The astronauts plan to conduct more than 80 experiments by working in 12-hour shifts. The shuttle is due to return to Earth on Feb. 1.
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