Space shuttle Discovery crew to return to Earth

Space shuttle Discovery crew to return to Earth

HOUSTON, United States - Japanese astronaut Akihiko Hoshide (R) and other crew members of the U.S. space shuttle Discovery hug the astronauts on a long-stay mission in 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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