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Space shuttle Discovery docks with the International Space Station in this image from television Monday, Dec. 11, 2006. (AP Photo/NASA TV)

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The Space Shuttle Discovery is seen in this image captured from NASA television with the earth in the background as the orbiter docks with the International Space Station December 11, 2006. Human increases in carbon dioxide emissions are thinning the Earth's outer atmosphere, making it easier to keep the space station aloft but prolonging the life of dangerous space debris, scientists said on Monday. (NASA TV/Reuters)

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"Human increases in carbon dioxide emissions are thinning the Earth's outer atmosphere, making it easier to keep the space station aloft but prolonging the life of dangerous space debris, scientists said on Monday."

WTF is this??

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According to the sked, they were to dock at 4:06pm CST. They got within a couple of feet and held position for several minutes before docking. I was watching with the sound down and wondered if there was a last minute problem. Looks like another inspection is to be made because Nission Control had a reading of an impact on the leading edge of the left outboard wing. Hope it's nothing. Anyway, Discovery put on a great show. The backflip was nice but the background scenery was beautiful.