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Discovery spacecraft with solar wings reached to ISS.

By: aarana send a private message
Aventura : FL : USA | 8 months ago  
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  • The US space shuttle Discovery is seen from the International Space Station after docking with the station on March 17
    The US space shuttle Discovery is seen from the International Space ...
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The US space shuttle Discovery is seen from the International Space ...

Discovery spacecraft with solar wings is reached to the international space station{ ISS],so now, the station will increase energy efficiency.

At 350 kilometers top of Australia, the Discovery and ISS contacts happened. Mike Finke, head of the space station, said, we're pleased and welcoming the Discovery on space station.

Finke said that, despite the problems in communication system, astronauts of the station successful to take some good pictures. In 2003, after the Columbian accident,standard procedures are strictly followed.

Experts will test photos and will try to find out,was there any loss after the launch of vehicle.

However, the Columbia vehicle descending on the earth plane, its fuel tank foam insulation leaked,then it was damaged,hence all the members were killed.

Discovery will remain there until Sunday.

Because of a delay in the launch of Discovery,its stay period has been reduced.

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Posted By mominasheikh mominasheikh | 8 months ago
I don't quite get this. Were those people killed before the launch or after?
Posted By citizenjournal citizenjournal | 8 months ago
seems all mixed up! no idea!!
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