Space shuttle Discovery crew to return to Earth

Space shuttle Discovery crew to return to Earth

HOUSTON, United States - The crew members of the U.S. space shuttle Discovery, including Japanese astronaut Akihiko Hoshide (3rd from L), wave as they leave the International Space Station on June 10 before leaving the station for the Earth. The Discovery crew installed the main component of Japan's Kibo space laboratory during their two-week mission. (NASA TV-Kyodo)

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