Space shuttle Discovery heads to Earth

Space shuttle Discovery heads to Earth

HOUSTON, United States - The U.S. space shuttle Discovery is separated from the International Space Station June 11 before heading back to Earth. The Discovery crew installed the main component of Japan's Kibo space laboratory. (NASA TV-Kyodo)

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