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Archive Home > 2009 > May > 13 > NASA: Shuttle nicks likely aren’t serious

NASA: Shuttle nicks likely aren’t serious


May 13, 2009

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — The Atlantis astronauts uncovered a 21-inch stretch of nicks on their space shuttle Tuesday, but NASA said the damage did not appear to be serious. The damage was likely the result of debris that came off the fuel tank shortly after liftoff Monday. The astronauts....

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