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Shuttle Discovery Lifts Off

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the our-starblazers dept.

An anonymous reader writes "CNN is reporting that the Space Shuttle Discovery has lifted off, marking the United States' returned to manned space flight for the first time since the Columbia disaster in February 2003"

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  1. MSNBC Commentator is a jackass by SoCalChris · · Score: 5, Funny

    "There are large vultures circling the launch tower, we've got to ask ourselves if they know something that we don't". Jackass.

    1. Re:MSNBC Commentator is a jackass by Drachemorder · · Score: 5, Funny
      "That's why you watch CNN and Miles O'Brien if you need a commentator. The guy is an enthusiast, and his excitement comes across the screen quite well."

      He ought to know what he's talking about. He spent enough time patching up the Enterprise and DS9 that.... oh. Never mind.

  2. We've Returned Baby by null+etc. · · Score: 5, Funny
    marking the United States' returned to manned space flight

    Here's hoping to United States' returned to proper grammar and editorial spellchecking.

  3. Re:Torrent of HD stream? by Hogwash+McFly · · Score: 5, Funny

    In space, no one can peer your stream.

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    Mother, do you think they'll like this sig?