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The latest news from space-faring countries, agencies, industry and academia   ·   Friday 24 May 2013, 12.05am GMT   ·   Nº 1757
After moon sets, Discovery’s 1:36 a.m. launch could be spectacular

24 August 2009

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER -- NASA says the moon will set at 10:30 p.m., creating a virtually black backdrop for the 1:36 a.m. Tuesday launch of the space shuttle Discovery, which should make for a spectacular sight. The launch could be...






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