Discovery leaves space station
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Discovery's astronauts inspected their ship's wings and nose Wednesday for any signs of damage after bidding "sayonara" to the international space station and heading for home. (article 1)
The space station's newest addition, a 37-foot Japanese lab, was clearly visible as the shuttle flew a victory lap around the orbiting complex. (article 1)
Astronaut Garrett Reisman, leaving the space station after three months, had a few final words for his replacement , Gregory Chamitoff, as Discovery flew away. (article 1)
A few hours after parting company, Kelly and his crew pulled out Discovery's 100-foot inspection pole and began running its laser sensors over the wings and nose cap, particularly vulnerable areas during re-entry, coming up on Saturday. (article 1)
The hourslong survey typically is done the day after liftoff, to give engineers plenty of time to scour the images for any hint of launch damage. (article 1)
HOUSTON- Shuttle Discovery astronauts said goodbye to the International Space Station crew Tuesday, ending a nine-day mission to deliver a Japanese-made orbital research laboratory. (article 2)
In addition to packing gear and testing Discovery's landing systems, the crew plans to use a laser-studded boom to scour their ship's wings and nose cap for damage. (article 2)
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- ABC News: Shuttle Astronauts Depart for Home (ABCNews, 06/11/2008, 330 words)
- Astronauts board shuttle to depart space station (boston.com, 06/10/2008, 386 words)
- FOXNEWS.COM HOME > SCITECH (FOX News, 06/11/2008, 11 words)
- Send news tip to FOXNews.com (FOX News, 06/11/2008, 1153 words)
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