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NASA clears Atlantis for Monday launch to Hubble
(AP) -- After months of delay, NASA cleared space shuttle Atlantis for a Monday launch to the Hubble Space Telescope.
Space & Earth / Space Exploration
May 10, 2009 |
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Rescue shuttle moved to launch pad just in case
(AP) -- Space shuttle Endeavour is on a launch pad, ready to rocket off on a rescue mission if shuttle Atlantis needs help when it flies to repair the Hubble Space Telescope next month.
Space & Earth / Space Exploration
Apr 17, 2009 |
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NASA Gives 'Go' for Space Shuttle Launch on March 11
(PhysOrg.com) -- NASA managers completed a review Friday of space shuttle Discovery's readiness for flight and selected the official launch date for the STS-119 mission. Commander Lee Archambault and his six ...
Space & Earth / Space Exploration
Mar 06, 2009 |
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Hubble telescope to get last tuneup during International Year of Astronomy
From troubled beginnings nearly 18 years ago, the Hubble Space Telescope has revolutionized astronomy and its stunning images have stirred the imaginations of people around the globe.
Dec 31, 2008 |
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