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Shuttle Docks at Space Station

By the Associated Press

Posted Mar 17, 2009 4:41 PM CDT
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(AP) – Space shuttle Discovery has arrived at the International Space Station. The shuttle docked with the orbiting outpost late this afternoon, carrying the station's final set of solar wings. Before arriving, Discovery did a 360-degree backflip so station astronauts could photograph its belly. NASA will examine the photos as a precaution to check for damage during launch. Discovery will remain at the space station eight days.

In this image from NASA TV (looking from the shuttle Discovery) the space station closes in for docking.
In this image from NASA TV (looking from the shuttle Discovery) the space station closes in for docking.   ((AP Photo/NASA TV))
In this image from NASA TV, the space shuttle Discovery prepares to dock with the space station.
In this image from NASA TV, the space shuttle Discovery prepares to dock with the space station.   ((AP Photo/NASA TV))
In this image from NASA TV, the space shuttle Discovery moves into position to dock with the space station.
In this image from NASA TV, the space shuttle Discovery moves into position to dock with the space station.   ((AP Photo/NASA TV))
In this image from NASA TV, the space shuttle Discovery moves into position to dock with the space station.
In this image from NASA TV, the space shuttle Discovery moves into position to dock with the space station.   ((AP Photo/NASA TV))
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