Space Shuttle Discovery successfully launched

Space Shuttle Discovery successfully launched

CAPE CANAVERAL, United States - Crew members of Space Shuttle Discovery, including Japanese astronaut Akihiko Hoshide (C), head to the launch pad at the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida, on May 31. Discovery which carries the main component of Japan's ''Kibo'' space laboratory was successfully launched on a two-week mission. (Kyodo)

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