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By Marcia Dunn / The Bulletin
February 24, 2011
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — After 143 million miles and nearly a year all told in orbit, space shuttle Discovery is poised to blast off today, one last time.
It promises to be a sentimental journey for the six astronauts assigned to the mission as well as the supporting cast of thousands who have....