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Space shuttle launched on final mission
Endeavour rocketed into orbit for 16-day mission before retiring to US science center.
Last Modified: 17 May 2011 01:43

NASA's Space Shuttle Endeavour rocketed into orbit on its final mission on Monday.

It was a picture perfect launch for the orbiter as it embarked on a 16-day mission before retiring to a science center in California.

Al Jazeera's Scott Heidler was at the Kennedy Space Center for the launch.
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