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I am relieved the repaired tank gave the shuttle no problems. I don't expect the hail damage last March to affect Atlantis' re-entry, as all damaged tiles were replaced.

Yes, it was a good launch.

I've been watching the replays and views from within mission control, carefully checking all the screens to see if Celestia was visable. I've not seen it yet.

Approx. 11:50pm EST the shuttle crew reports a 4 to 5 inch piece of 'insulation blanket' protruding up between the tiles (border of black and white tiles, up near nose?). I'm watching and listening to hear more on this.