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STS-130 Launches on First Mission of Final Year

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Monday, February 15th, 2010

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Space Shuttle Endeavour successfully lifted off from Kennedy Space Center early Feb. 8, marking the first flight of 2010 and the beginning of the Shuttle's final year of operation. During the 13-day mission to the International Space Station, Endeavour's crew will deliver two new components for the station. Once installed, the station assembly will be 90 percent complete. "This 130th Space Shuttle mission is testament to the remarkable capabilities of the Space Shuttle and the human space flight team that…

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