World News Shuttle Discovery ends flying career

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Discovery ended its career as the world's most flown spaceship March 9, returning from orbit for the last time and taking off in a new direction as a museum piece. After a flawless trip to the International Space Station, NASA's oldest shuttle swooped through a few wispy clouds on its way to its final touchdown. When it landed at 11:57 a.m., Discovery ceased being a reusable rocket ship. Discovery now leads the way to retirement as NASA winds down the 30-year shuttle program in favor of interplanetary travel. (AP)

ディスカバリー、最終飛行から帰還

最終ミッションを終えて地球に帰還したスペースシャトル「ディスカバリー」が3月9日、米フロリダ州のケネディ宇宙センターに着陸した。

Shukan ST: March 25, 2011

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