Discovery returns to space

from CBC.ca archives | Tue, 26 Jul 2005

The space shuttle Discovery orbited Earth Tuesday after what NASA called a "pristine" launch, the first since the Columbia disaster more than two years ago.

A safe mission for Discovery and its crew is considered key to the future of NASA and its space program.

Discovery lifted off as scheduled at 10:39 a.m. ET from Cape Canaveral, Fla.

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Launch at Cape Canaveral, Fla., Tuesday