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Debris Hits Endeavour On Liftoff

NASA says it's likely harmless, will examine shuttle tomorrow

By John Johnson, Newser Staff

Posted Jul 15, 2009 8:23 PM CDT

(Newser) – When Endeavour lifted off today, onboard cameras captured pieces of debris falling off the exterior fuel tank and striking the shuttle, the Houston Chronicle reports. NASA officials say it's probably no big deal, and the crew will examine the orbiter with external cameras tomorrow. "... Read full story »

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