Challenges and Repairs: The Journey of Space Shuttle Discovery

The space shuttle Discovery launched from Kennedy Space Center, with NASA confident that previous issues causing the Columbia disaster were resolved. However, foam insulation problems arose shortly after launch. The shuttle's robot arm inspected the thermal tiles for damage, revealing protruding materials that required an extra spacewalk for removal. Despite these challenges, the mission continued smoothly, and Discovery returned safely. Post-mission analysis led to the grounding of the shuttle fleet until insulation issues are addressed.

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