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*Space Shuttle Mission STS-117 *

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*Atlantis on Its Way Back to Kennedy* EXCELLENT PICTURE Space Shuttle Atlantis' atop of NASA's 747 Shuttle Aircraft Carrier.Image above: Space Shuttle Atlantis' atop of NASA's 747 Shuttle Aircraft Carrier takes off from Edwards Air Force Base in California. Image credit: NASA/Carla Thomas + View Larger Image http://www.nasa.gov/images/content/170897main_lift-off-lg.jpg

After a short weather delay Sunday morning, Space Shuttle Atlantis atop NASA's Shuttle Aircraft Carrier began its trip across the U.S.

Known as a ferry-flight, the orbiter will make the trip from Edwards Air Force Base in California to Kennedy's Shuttle Landing Facility in one to two days, depending on weather conditions.