The Gaston Gazette in Gastonia, North Carolina

Astronauts pack up for return home from space station

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. AP Thrilled by a remodeling job at the international space station the Discovery crew began a weekend return. The seven astronauts mark NASA s 100th space shuttle flight after 10 days of rapid action adding 10 tons of components and installing a new docking port and gyroscopes. Four spacewalks connected systems to ready the station for occupancy. The crew celebrated with paella and Spanish music as they end a three year training bond, while anticipating future shuttle visits and new crews.