✈️Discovery lands at Kennedy Space Center after a 73-mile journey at 1700 mph.
🛰️The commander uses the microwave scan beam Landing system to guide the vehicle during the final approach.
🔊Sonic booms announce Discovery's arrival as it nears the runway.
🛬Discovery safely touches down after a steep descent and a 180° turn.
📦The mission delivered new science equipment and spare parts to the International Space Station.
How fast did Discovery travel during its landing?
—Discovery traveled at 1700 mph during its landing.
What system did the commander use to guide the vehicle during the final approach?
—The commander used the microwave scan beam Landing system.
How were Discovery's arrival announced?
—Discovery's arrival was announced by sonic booms.
How did Discovery safely land?
—Discovery safely landed after a steep descent and a 180° turn.
What did the mission deliver to the International Space Station?
—The mission delivered new science equipment and spare parts.
00:09Discovery is 73 miles away from Kennedy Space Center, traveling at 1700 mph.
01:39Discovery's arrival is announced by sonic booms.
03:58Discovery makes a safe landing after a steep descent and a 180° turn.
06:30Discovery's landing gear touches down.
07:19Discovery brings back two tons of used equipment from the International Space Station.
