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Space Shuttle Discovery Makes Final Landing [VIDEO]

Space Shuttle Discovery Rides Off Into History

With today's picture-perfect completion of its flawless final mission, designated STS-133, the space shuttle Discovery ends a 27-year odyssey of unparalleled milestones in the history of NASA's first reusable spacecraft. "To the ship that has led the way time and time again, we say, 'Farewell, Discovery,' " announced...

Space Shuttle Discovery Touches Down for Last Time

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Discovery ended its career as the world's most flown spaceship Wednesday, returning from orbit for the last time and taking off in a new direction as a museum piece. NASA's oldest shuttle swooped through a mostly clear noontime sky to a touchdown at its home base. "To the ship that has led the way...

Space Shuttle Discovery Landing [LIVE STREAM]

They're almost home. The astronauts aboard the space shuttle Discovery are expected to land today at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida at 11:57 a.m. EST. It's the 39th and final mission for Discovery, which is coming home from a construction trip to the International Space Station. Watch live video of the ship's...

Discovery Space Shuttle Heads Home to Retirement

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Its decades-long mission accomplished, space shuttle Discovery headed home to retirement after undocking from the International Space Station on Monday for the last time. The world's most-flown spaceship got a dramatic send-off by "Star Trek's" original Capt. Kirk. "Space, the final frontier,"...

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05/03/12 Anniversary sees port cruising to a new milestone Source: The Porthsmouth News - Hampshire - UK PORTSMOUTH International Port is celebrating the anniversary of its new terminal opening with its busiest cruise month on record.
04/17/12 Museum of Discovery to host Puppet Palooza! Source: The Athens Messenger - Athens OH A "Puppet Palooza!" exhibit for kids of all ages will be held on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Ohio Valley Museum of Discovery, located in The Market on State, East State Street, Athens.

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Discovery Channel (formerly The Discovery Channel) is an American satellite and cable specialty channel (also delivered via IPTV, terrestrial television and internet television in other parts of the world), founded by John Hendricks and distributed by Discovery Communications.

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