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NASA set for Shuttle fuel tank repair

NASA has outlined a plan to repair a faulty electrical connector on Space Shuttle Atlantis' external fuel tank. The repair could take several days or even weeks. The launch date for ESA's Columbus laboratory of 10 January 2008 is no longer feasible. For the latest updates, please consult the NASA website.

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