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Today's scheduled final launch of the space shuttle Endeavour was delayed at least 48 hours due to what NASA is calling "an issue with Auxiliary Power Unit 1 heaters." This is the shuttle that is coming to Los Angeles after its final flight, and the mission where the husband of Rep. Gabrielle Giffords is to be on board.
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