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| by William Atkins | |
| Tuesday, 12 February 2008 | |
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Science DiscussionsSo far, a small tile was found to have fallen off and a few minor cracks found in the tiles around a window. However, all locations are in non-critical spots, and will pose no problem for the shuttle astronauts when they return to Earth. Currently, all is fine for a safe return of Atlantis back to the Kennedy Space Center after it finishes its mission at the station now scheduled for February 19. However, another day may be added if necessary. Once the ISS/shuttle astronauts complete the installation of Columbus on ISS’ Harmony, ESA astronaut Leopold Eyharts will stay behind to head up the full activation of the ESA Columbus laboratory. The process is expected to take a few weeks to complete. For more information on the STS-122 mission, please go to: http://www.spaceflightnow.com/shuttle/sts122/080210fd4/index2.html.
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