Astronauts check heat shield, wait for landing decision
16th Jul 2006, 04:02 GMT
HOUSTON - Separated from the international space station, their heat shielding inspected one last time for damage and all their goals accomplished, the crew of the Space Shuttle Discovery was ready to come home Saturday.
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