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Space shuttle Endeavour hoisted up for display

The retired space shuttle Endeavour was hoisted into place for display Monday in Los Angeles. The orbiter, fused to the external boosters that helped blast the shuttles out of Earth's atmosphere, is the first to be displayed in its upright position as though ready for launch. Elise Preston reports.

SpaceX launches cargo ship to space station

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched Tuesday, transporting a Northrop Grumman Cygnus cargo ship into space with science gear, equipment and crew supplies, including ice cream, fresh fruit and cheese, which should reach the International Space Station Thursday morning.

Space shuttle set to be raised for display

The Endeavour space shuttle is set to be lifted into place by cranes on Monday for a unique display. The retired shuttle, which was built to replace the Challenger shuttle after it broke apart during launch, will be displayed upright and attached to boosters as if ready for liftoff. Elise Preston reports.

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