He also got a peek at the NASA engine shop, shuttle landing facility and control tower, vehicle assembly building, and mobile launch platforms, as well as several other difficult-to-remember locales.

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The shuttle was almost halfway into the 12-hour journey back to its assembly building when Nasa managers reversed course.

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The shuttle's chief purpose over the next several years will be to help finish assembly of the International Space Station.

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