Space Shuttle Crew Receives Go-Ahead for Flight Home ; Mission Control Oks Discovery's Heat Shields

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HOUSTON Space shuttle Discovery's astronauts got some happy news Sunday: It's safe to fly home.

Mission Control informed the crew of six that the ship's thermal shielding is "100 percent cleared for entry" in another week.

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Space Shuttle Crew Receives Go-Ahead for Flight Home ; Mission Control Oks Discovery's Heat Shields

"Boy, that is great news, that's fantastic," shuttle commander Steve Lindsey said.

"E...

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