Discovery Chases Space Station, Scans for Heat Shield Damage
HOUSTON — Discovery’s astronauts sped toward a rendezvous with the International Space Station on Feb. 25, as they carried out pre-scheduled post-launch damage inspections of the heat shielding on the orbiter’s wing and upper fuselage. Shuttle commander Steve Lindsey and his crew are on course to...
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