As Shuttle Flights Dwindle, a Series of ‘Lasts’ Begins
Friday, February 5, 2010 - 23:56
in Astronomy & Space
The final planned nighttime liftoff is scheduled for the early hours of Sunday with Endeavour carrying the last major piece of the International Space Station.
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