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Atlantis heads to Space Station after 3 month delay

Posted June 9th, 2007 by G Kontos

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The NASA shuttle, Atlantis headed to the International Space Station today after a 3 month delay. The delay was caused by hail damage as the Shuttle sat on the launch pad at Cape Canaveral.

During Atlantis' planned 11 day mission they will be delivering a new segment and a pair of solar panels to the Space Station. When the shuttle is docked at the station, they will also be replacing Sunita Williams, who has spent 6 months aboard the station. Clayton Anderson will be taking her place as the US representative onboard.

Hail forces delay

Posted February 28th, 2007 by G Kontos

Current Events | Atlantis | Groups and Institutions | NASA Shuttle

The next launch of Atlantis has been delayed until at least April, 2007. This may endanger the goal of 5 flights in 2007. The reason for the delay is hail which dented the fuel tank, inflicted 'cosmetic damage' to parts of the wing, and damaged some insulating foam tiles.

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Atlantis Launch

Posted February 16th, 2007 by G Kontos

Current Events | Atlantis | International Space Station | NASA Shuttle

NASA's Atlantis shuttle is preparing to launch March 15th. The shuttle will be delivering a pair of solar arrays and a new segment to the international space station.

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