Astronauts inspect space shuttle in case of damage

Space shuttle Atlantis' astronauts scoured their ship Tuesday for any signs of launch damage while pursuing the International Space Station. The early word was that the shuttle appeared to be in good shape. "No issues so far," said LeRoy Cain, chairman of the mission management team. Atlantis and its crew of six will hook up with the space station Wednesday. The shuttle gradually was gaining on the station, and the two craft were on opposite sides of Earth at midday Tuesday, not quite 24 hours into the chase. More

(Source: The Associated Press - Nov 18)