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Atlantis' path to landing

Posted: September 20, 2006

If Atlantis' homecoming is delayed one orbit for weather or other factors, these maps show the space shuttle's path during re-entry and landing at Kennedy Space Center on the backup opportunity available Thursday, September 21. This track would be used for the Orbit 171 landing opportunity, leading to touchdown on Runway 33 at 7:57 a.m. EDT.





 

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