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Discovery Returns From Space Station Amid Foam Debris Alarm
Shuttle Discovery and crew of seven began their homeward journey from the international space station after a nine day stay. NASA suspended future flights pending investigation into a 1 pound foam insulation chunk that broke off the external tank during liftoff. The crew noted a debris sighting, later deemed camera reflection, as Hubble and the station also appeared in a rare pre-dawn trio over Houston.
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John Phillips
Eileen Collins
Earth
Discovery
Space Station
Mission Control
Hubble Space Telescope
Houston
Wheels
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