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Boeing participates in the STS-125 shuttle mission

Cape Canaveral, USA - It is primary payload integrator for the Atlantis

Boeing team in Florida have ensured that all necessary interfaces, data systems, and hardware is ready for Space Shuttle Atlantis' mission to the Hubble Space Telescope. When Atlantis launches May 11 on mission STS-125, its payload will include the materials needed to upgrade and repair the Hubble for the fifth and final time. Boeing serves as primary payload integrator for the shuttle under its...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1104168
Rome, Italy, 05/08/2009 17:37
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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