Transcript: Interview: Mike McGee discusses managing the team that built the external fuel tank on the space shuttle Discovery and the launch of the space shuttle

STEVE INSKEEP, RENEE MONTAGNE
Morning Edition (NPR)
07-27-2005
Interview: Mike McGee discusses managing the team that built the external fuel tank on the space shuttle Discovery and the launch of the space shuttle

Host: STEVE INSKEEP, RENEE MONTAGNE
Time: 10:00-11:00 AM

Unidentified Woman: Good morning, Discovery, and welcome to tomorrow.

STEVE INSKEEP, host:

That's how the astronauts on board the shuttle Discovery started their first full day in space. Their first task is to examine the craft for any signs of damage during yesterday's launch. NASA officials say it appeared that two objects broke off during liftoff, but they do not think that either hit the shuttle itself.

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