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NASA Faces Rust as Shuttle Prepares for Comeback Flight
NASA veterans warn the aging shuttle fleet needs real flying time after 2 1/2 years of grounding. They cite risks from dry and stiff parts and loss of experienced engineers, while mission managers stress crews are trained and ready for Discovery’s launch at Kennedy Space Center after Columbia’s 2003 disaster.
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