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Columbus laboratory arrives at Space Station
02-09-2008 · European Space Agency (ESA)Space Shuttle Atlantis docked with the International Space Station today. Inside the Shuttle's payload bay is the European Columbus laboratory which will be installed on the Station during a spacewalk on Sunday. Follow the mission on ESA's Columbus Blog or live on NASA TV.
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