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Astronauts savor worldwide response to safe Discovery return
Seven astronauts led by commander Eileen Collins are overwhelmed by global praise after Discovery's risky July liftoff. They describe near misses with insulating foam shedding from the fuel tank and a torn thermal blanket, noting the crew would have fought for repairs if needed. Discovery's foam issues paused shuttle flights until at least next March.
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