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Published Date: 09 February 2010
RAF Fylingdales' staff have been using the base's super-sensitive radar to track the latest voyage of a NASA spacecraft.
Yesterday, Endeavour launched from Cape Canaveral, a day later than expected, and on board was astronaut Nicholas Patrick who was born near Great Ayton.

Mr Patrick has taken with him a small Colonial Red Ensign flag and a photograph of Captain Jam...



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  • Last Updated: 08 February 2010 12:55 PM
  • Source: Whitby Gazette Tuesday
  • Location: Whitby
 
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