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Shuttle '100 percent cleared' to come home
Jul 9 2006 7:45PM (CT)
HOUSTON (AP) - Space shuttle Discovery's astronauts got some happy news Sunday: It's safe to fly home. Mission Control informed the crew of six that the ship's thermal shielding is "100 percent cleared for entry" in another week.
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Space station enjoys international flavor
Jul 9 2006 6:07PM (CT)
HOUSTON (AP) - The international space station can finally live up to its name, European Space Agency astronaut Thomas Reiter crowed Sunday.
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National Zoo observes panda's 1st birthday
Jul 9 2006 5:17PM (CT)
WASHINGTON (AP) - One year ago, he was nearly hairless, pink and weighed about four ounces, less than most bagels. On Sunday, his first birthday, giant panda Tai Shan is an active, 56-pound cub and the star attraction of the National Zoo.
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