Discovery lands in California

Discovery lands in California

CHIGASAKI, Japan - Students at Hamasuka Junior High School, the alma mater of Japanese astronaut Soichi Noguchi, along with citizens of Chigasaki, Kanagawa Prefecture and Noguchi's supporters rejoice over the safe landing of the U.S. space shuttle Discovery at Edwards Air Force Base in California Aug. 9.

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