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Space Shuttle Mission: STS-133

Signs at Kennedy indicate two days to launch

Image above: Signs Kennedy Space Center in Florida indicate the upcoming launch of space shuttle Discovery. Photo credit: NASA
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During space shuttle Discovery's final spaceflight, the STS-133 crew members will take important spare parts to the International Space Station along with the Express Logistics Carrier-4.

Steve Bowen replaced Tim Kopra as Mission Specialist 2 following a bicycle injury on Jan. 15 that prohibited Kopra from supporting the launch window. Bowen last flew on Atlantis in May 2010 as part of the STS-132 crew. Flying on the STS-133 mission will make Bowen the first astronaut ever to fly on consecutive missions.

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External Tank Draws Facebook Questions

Space shuttle main engine technicians discuss the careful techniques required for the work.

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The shuttle in the Vehicle Assembly Building

Space shutttle Discovery's external tank is undergoing modifications to strengthen its support stringers.

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