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It's expected in few hours the Atlantis' re-entry in Houston

Cape Canaveral, Usa - A big success the American mission

The forecast is quite good and therefore it would not have to be any problem for the shuttle. The landing will happen in few hours if any inconvenient occurs, however the Atlantis has fuel enough in order to remain in orbit until Tuesday. After its return, some controls will be carried out in order to understand the reason that have not allowed the releasing of some hinges of protection when the...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 34987
Rome, Italy, 10/18/2002 18:09
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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