NASA: Astronauts use robotic arm to check for damage

The shuttle crew is on a mission to deliver an Italian-built module that will be connected to the station, along with a seven-windowed cupola, which will serve as a robotics control room.

Endeavour originally was scheduled for a Sunday morning liftoff, but a low cloud ceiling forced NASA to cancel with the astronauts suited up and strapped into their seats. The Monday morning liftoff also appeared to be in some jeopardy because of cloud cover but the skies cleared in time for a smooth blast off.

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