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Discovery streaks toward California landing

Discovery and its crew of seven streaked toward a California landing today on the first shuttle re-entry since Coumbia’s tragic return, after thunderstorms in Florida prevented the spacecraft from returning to its home base.

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Nasa alarm as falling debris problem repeats itself

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Nasa sets new date for lift-off

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Countdown on for Discovery space shuttle launch

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Shuttle preparing for launch tomorrow

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NASA to shift gear in shock discovery

Shuttle return delayed until 2005

Space shuttles will not fly again until next year, and when one does lift off on the first post-Columbia mission, another will be on standby for a potential rescue mission.

Sat, 21 Feb, 2004

Shuttles won't fly until next year

Space shuttles will not fly again until next year, and when the first one does lift off, an Atlantis craft will be on standby for a potential rescue mission.

Fri, 20 Feb, 2004

Nasa: Next shuttle mission will be test flight

Nasa’s first shuttle mission since the Columbia disaster would be a “test flight”, with astronauts inspecting their ship and practising repair techniques, the space agency announced tonight.

Tue, 09 Sep, 2003