Why Space Shuttle Discovery Is "Machine With Personality"
Tuesday, November 2, 2010 - 12:30
in Astronomy & Space
Dubbed the workhorse of NASA's space shuttle fleet, Discovery is about to see its last mission in a 26-year career studded with milestones.
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