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We have touchdown!!!
Welcome home, Discovery!!!

Here's the Discovery touchdown video.

That was a nice and safe landing, by the book.
Congratulations to the crew and all involved in making this mission happen!

8:13 a.m. - Wheels stop. "Happy to be back," Collins said to Capcom Ken Ham after he offered congratulations.

8:12 a.m. - Touchdown! Discovery is rolling out on runway 22 at Edwards Air Force Base!

8:10 a.m. - Commander Eileen Collins reports she has the runway in sight! Discovery's altitude is 17,000 feet -- 10 miles to touchdown.

8:07 a.m. - Discovery's wings leveling as it approaches the landing site. Now that the orbiter has gone subsonic, Commander Eileen Collins has assumed control. She'll fly Discovery on a 194-degree right overhead turn to align with runway 22.
8:12 a.m. - Touchdown! Discovery is rolling out on runway 22 at Edwards Air Force Base!

8:10 a.m. - Commander Eileen Collins reports she has the runway in sight! Discovery's altitude is 17,000 feet -- 10 miles to touchdown.

More information:
- Discovery - Landing Now [09-Aug-05]
- Space Shuttle Discovery - Going Home [07-Aug-05]