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The Space Shuttle Endeavour after completing the rendezvous pitch manoeuvre where astronauts aboard the International Space Station photographed the orbiter's thermal protection system prior to docking with the station in this view from NASA TV, August 10, 2007. (NASA TV/Reuters)

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The Space Shuttle Endeavour after sucessful docking with the International Space Station with the earth in the background in this view from NASA TV August 10, 2007. REUTERS/NASA TV

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I’ve always wondered if docking maneuver's were really simple or if it’s almost an act of god. We watch discovery channel and modern marvels etc. but is it still in the hands of astronauts flying a space vehicle in zero g or is it all computers? Sometimes the shows make it seem like anyone could do it with a bit of training.