space shuttle atlantis

The space shuttle Atlantis is fueled and the astronauts are waiting to see if there will be a launch Friday.

The weather could delay the final bast off of a shuttle. After 30 years, NASA is ending the program. NPR's Nell Greenfieldboyce and Wade Goodwyn talk to Steve Inskeep and Renee Montagne about the mission.

NASA has pioneered all kinds of irradiated, thermo-stabilized and freeze-dried Thanksgiving delights, like smoked turkey, candied yams and cornbread dressing.

But this year, space shuttle Atlantis rocketed off without any special holiday fare because of a late schedule change.

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