Space shuttle glides to safe landing in California (Update)
November 30, 2008 By JOHN ANTCZAK , Associated Press Writer
The space shuttle Endeavour touches down at Edwards Air Force Base, Sunday, Nov. 30, 2008 in Calif. Endeavour's landing ends a 16-day mission during which the shuttle flew to the international space station delivering a new bathroom, kitchen, exercise machine, sleeping quarters and recycling system designed to convert urine and sweat into drinking water. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
(AP) -- Space shuttle Endeavour slipped out of a brilliant desert sky and touched down safely in California after a nearly 16-day mission to repair and upgrade the international space station.
Content from The Associated Press expires 15 days after original publication date. For more information about The Associated Press, please visit www.ap.org .
Similar stories from PHYSorg:
NASA counts down toward Saturday shuttle launch
Jun 10, 2009 |
not rated yet |
2
NASA will try to launch space shuttle Wednesday
Jun 15, 2009 |
5 / 5 (1) |
0
NASA gives unanimous 'go' for Saturday launch
Jun 11, 2009 |
4.7 / 5 (3) |
0
NASA revises shuttle launch dates
Feb 18, 2008 |
3.7 / 5 (3) |
0
Endeavour Crew Returns Home After Successful Mission
Mar 27, 2008 |
4.7 / 5 (3) |
0


