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A rather historic scientific achievement will be unfolding in a matter of just a few days, as Nasa will be launching an unmanned aerial vehicle from the rover that recently touched down on the red planet.

NASA’s space shuttle Endeavour punched through a veil of clouds this morning, making its 25th and final ascent into space after technicians quickly repaired damage to its heat shield. Endeavour was first launched 19 years ago this May. In early July, space shuttle Atlantis is scheduled to make its final flight, closing out NASA’s space shuttle program.