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Shuttle's Descent May Be Visible Across U.S

Early risers across the United States may have an unusual opportunity to see the space shuttle on Monday as it glides through the atmosphere, heading toward a landing at the Kennedy Space Centre in Florida.
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Planning for a Safe Return

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Space shuttle Discovery and its seven-member crew are expected to return to Earth on Monday, April 19, after a 14-day mission. NASA managers will evaluate weather conditions at the Kennedy Space Centre in Florida before permitting Discovery to land.
Monday landing opportunities at Kennedy are at 8:51 a.m. and 10:26 a.m. EDT.
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Crew Begins Last Leg of Journey

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Two Spacecraft Go Separate Ways

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The Space shuttle Discovery has undocked from the International Space Station.
A deorbit burn is scheduled for 02:43 GMT. Monday, for a landing at 03:51 GMT at the Kennedy Space Centre.