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Atlantis Detours, Lands in Calif.

M. Morris — Fri, 22 Jun 2007 19:28:37 CDT

The Atlantis space shuttle landed in California this afternoon, touching down at Edwards Air Force Base after weather forced a 1-day delay and a detour from Florida. The craft's signature twin sonic booms reverberated from San Diego to Los Angeles before the shuttle glided to a stop in the Mojave...

Atlantis Heads Home

Dustin Lushing — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 19:10:50 CDT

Space shuttle Atlantis undocked from the International Space Station today and set out on the final leg of its 13-day mission. The seven astronauts' final preparations for landing included making sure the craft's heat shield was ready to re-enter the atmosphere before landing Thursday—or later if the weather doesn't...

Shuttle Docks at Space Station

Colleen Barry — Mon, 11 Jun 2007 05:31:55 CDT

The Atlantis docked with the international space station today, bringing with it a segment to be added to the station and the newest member of its crew. The arrival was marred by concern about a piece of thermal blanket on the shuttle that peeled back during launch; ground control is...