Video Of The Week - Discovery Blasts Off To Space

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After several delays, Space Shuttle Discovery, finally left for the International Space Station on Sunday evening at 7.43 pm, in what can only be described as a picture perfect launch.

The shuttle whose crew of seven, includes two former educators, is carrying with it the fourth and final set of solar arrays. Once operational, the additional energy generated from these will allow for more robust science experiments.

There will also be an astronaut swap during this mission. Japanese astronaut, Koichi Wakata, (http://www.dogonews.com/2009/03/11/is-he-the-next-aladdin) will remain behind for a three-month stint, while the rest of the crew will return on March 26th, with U.S. astronaut Sandra Magnus, who has been at the Station since December 2008.

Source: NASA.gov

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SpaceSunday, July 10, 2011 at 10:12 pm

Mrs. AdamsRead about the recent space missions and write about whether or not space missions should continue to occur or not. What is your opinion on spending money on space exploration?  Remember to use details from the text to support your opinion.

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