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Space shuttle Endeavour returns

Feb 22nd, 2010 Posted in Science & Environment | No comments

Space shuttle Endeavour lands in Florida after delivering the last major component of the International Space Station.

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Solar probe lifts off in Florida

Feb 11th, 2010 Posted in Science & Environment | No comments

The US space agency (Nasa) launches its Solar Dynamics Observatory from Florida on a mission to study the Sun.

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Endeavour prepares for second go

Feb 8th, 2010 Posted in Science & Environment | No comments

After poor weather thwarted Sunday’s lift-off, the space shuttle Endeavour is fuelled for another launch attempt.

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Shuttle Atlantis lands in Florida

Nov 27th, 2009 Posted in Science & Environment | No comments

The crew of the space shuttle Atlantis has landed in Florida after their 11-day mission to the International Space Station.

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