Shuttle pauses in La., on its way to Florida

Sep 21st, 2009 - Philly

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The shuttle is being ferried atop a modified 747 aircraft, known as a Shuttle Carrier Aircraft. Discovery landed from space Sept. 11 in California.

A refueling stop was made earlier yesterday at the international airport in Amarillo, Texas, and the shuttle was greeted by dozens of well-wishers and space enthusiasts.

The shuttle should reach Kennedy Space Center in Florida today.

Discovery landed at Edwards Air Force Base in California after completing a two-week, 5.7-million mile mission to the international space station.

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