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Something as simple as we are out of money, were talking about cutting back on the medicare system, families are hurting across the country and we cannot chase the stars. it makes sense, doesnt it? >>chris: well, that is a legitimate argument to make. and it is interesting that rubio, the senator from florida who was such a deficit hawk on other issues is saying that the government needs to spend more when it comes to the space program. it is not just space but also jobs for these people. so the...

Satellites, there are much bigger budget priorities. don in massachusetts, we need to move forward with the space program. it may save our lives one day when they cant support us anymore. the way were going, that doesnt seem to be too far away. greg writes, keeping the space program a priority is sort of like me making my mass vote a priority. it all depends on who gets to vote on what gets cut. health care and food for the kids or a weekend on the lake. if you want to read more on this, go to c...

Space program. >> shannon: we will watch and have you back when you reach some resolution. thank you, sir. >> thank you, shannon. >> shannon: new clues emerging about a suspected serial killer in long island. police may have a break. tax time. money expert brenda buttner is back with us in just a minute.

This world and the journey, the exploration, has continued then and keep bringing -- bring us and pushes us forward. it is one of our things that we do and we do best. its really interesting how altogether we can feel like a human race, not any more any single country, its very nice and all these countries up here on the station, but also overall on the ground, can work together and build something that transcends boundaries and societies and pushes us over. this is really nice. >> hey, flight e...

We were talking this morning, angela williams who wrote this segment, so funny on the show how you would play your evil cousin or an evil character, but just wear the dark wig. >> my evil sister. >> yes, but it just meant by wearing a dark wig it turned you evil. >> i acted it. >> and you looked about how far. this morning, though, the producers -- we were talking about the iconic theme song that goes with the television show. >> it won an emmy. >> i dont do you think the show was so endearing f...

Local authorities. they have been directing us to the makeshift camps, the primary schools in asahi city. we are able to do our work. what we want to do is reach as many vulnerable children and families with our child friendly space program. i was meeting with a woman a few moments ago is the things that children need are books and toys and dvds so they dont become bored in the classrooms. >> how is she coping, that mother? >> looked pretty well. i think she is pretty shaken up. i think they hav...

The end of an era for "discovery." what does that mean to you? >> well, its a bittersweet moment. i spent 17 days of any life on board "discovery," and you know its a wonderful experience. shes been a workhorse of the fleet. the folks that have put her together and gotten her ready have just done an outstanding job. its just a testament to the team of people and wonderful folks that work on the space program that shes been able to do 39 missions and 1.5 million miles and 365 day in space. just a...

We asked you what space shuttle "discovery" what was it carrying on its first launch in 1984. the answer, three communications satellites. right now, youre looking at live pics. "discovery" is heading home from its final mission. the shuttle is scheduled to land at 11:57 eastern at kennedy space center in florida. youre going to see it live here on cnn. were also going to talk with an astronaut who has flown on "discovery" about his experiences and about whats ahead for the space program. i ...

Up." >> "i know "challenger" was a giant disaster for the space program. i want to wish the astronauts a good trip." >> "im sure everyone here is proud of you because youre very special, all of you." >> reporter: by launch time, the children now nervous with anticipation, gathered outside their school in the shadow of the kennedy space center. >> three, two, one, blastoff! >> reporter: as "discovery" painted a picture-perfect lift-off, children of challenger elementary formed one big pep rally. ...

Thats 11:57 eastern. well all be watching it here together, live on cnn. also a former "discovery" astronaut talks about his experiences and whats ahead for the space program. "discovery" accomplished a lot for space exploration during its 26 years in service, and our cnns john zarella takes a look at where the shuttles been and where its going to go after retirement. >> we have made a start. >> reporter: the space shuttle, for more than 30 years, it has been part of our vocabulary. soon it wi...