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Discovery Set to Launch July 13

Posted by CowboyNeal on from the checked-the-bags-preflight dept.

An anonymous reader writes "The US space shuttle is set to launch July 13 for the first time in nearly two and a half years, after being grounded following the 2003 Columbia disaster, NASA said today. NASA experts held a final 'flight readiness review' meeting on Wednesday and Thursday to make a final decision."

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  1. Re:Please tell me they at least have the ability by LiquidCoooled · · Score: 4, Interesting

    The Canadarm on its own cannot reach to the places required, however, the Canadarm creators (MD Robotics have come up with an extension boom for the shuttle.

    In orbit, this attaches to the end of the Canadarm and is able to inspect the entire surface.

    They have a rather cool animated walkthrough and some images here.

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