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NASA finishes testing Discovery's robotic arm

Engineers have concluded the testing of the Space Shuttle Discovery's robotic arm as it continues to prepare the vehicle to return to flight next year, NASA said Nov. 19. Installation of instrumentation on the shuttle's leading wing is halfway done, NASA said. The aerospace agency is planning to try...

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