Space Shuttle Discovery Buzzes Washington, D.C., Monuments (Pictures)
Tuesday, April 17, 2012 - 15:00
in Astronomy & Space
On its final flight, space shuttle Discovery soared low over Washington, D.C.—a monumental ending to a record-breaking career.
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