NASA to have rescue mission standing by for next shuttle flight

NASA plans to have a rescue mission prepared and standing by during the next space shuttle flight, STS-114, in case damage is discovered in orbit that makes it impossible for the shuttle to re-enter the Earth's atmosphere. STS-114 will rendezvous with the International Space Station (ISS) to...

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