Shuttle Atlantis Damaged on Launch

Thursday, May 14, 2009 - 12:07 in Astronomy & Space

The space shuttle Atlantis sustained minor damage to its thermal tiles during its Monday launch, likely from debris that came off the fuel tank after lift off. Video.

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