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Discovery's landing viewed from up close

This sequence of photos was taken by Spaceflight Now photographer Ben Cooper stationed at the southern edge of Kennedy Space Center's Runway 33 as space shuttle Discovery soared home to complete its 15-day mission.

Photo credit: Ben Cooper/Spaceflight Now

Credit: Ben Cooper/Spaceflight Now

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