Slideshow: Shuttle Cleared to Return Home

A close inspection of 's outer skin shows no spectacular damage, so NASA clears the shuttle to return to Earth on schedule. There's a lot to do before that happens, though.
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executes a backflip, exposing its underside for visual inspection by the station crew.

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"We're glad you're here."

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