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NASA sets launch of the Space Shuttle Endeavour for May 16

Florida, USA - The most likely defect in a switchbox

NASA managers have set the liftoff of space shuttle Endeavour for 8:56 am EDT on Monday, May 16. The STS-134 mission to the International Space Station will be the penultimate flight for the shuttle and the final one for Endeavour. Launch attempts are available through May 26, except for May 21. Space Shuttle Program Launch Integration Manager Mike Moses and Shuttle Launch Director Mike Leinbach...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1129401
Rome, Italy, 05/11/2011 13:31
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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