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the state making a decision to open the spillway and release water into some communities, burying homes in those communities to protect communities like baton rouge, new orleans, one of the extraordinary measures this state is taking. the stakes are enormous. governor jindal saying $300 million alone in crop damage, tens of millions in other property damage. there are a dozen oil refineries in flood zone. there are chemical factories, homes and businesses as well. listen to governor jindal here explaining the tough decision to open the spillway he says will protect larger communities...

Main engine cutoff confirmed. standing by for separation from the external fuel tank. "atlantis" now flying away from the external tank after separation. plus "x" burn maneuver being performed by commander ken hamm. >> nominal mico not required, 37:30, we'll meet you in the post-ohms procedure, and welcome back to space for you and your veteran crew. >> copy, 37:30, it's good to be back, as you know, and ohms one

Loads near three times gravity. all quiet here in mission control, with all systems in great shape. "atlantis" is traveling 15,500 miles per hour, approaching eight minutes into the flight, downrange, 740 miles, at an altitude of 64 miles, 337,000 feet. standing by for main engine cutoff confirmation as "atlantis" is in excellent shape heading into orbit.

Bodies. and then there was this. >> there is miko, main engine cutoff. a beautiful shot. down the "new shepard" rocket. look at that view. unreal. >> a few seconds layer, after booster separation, the four unbuckled their harnesses and felt what every cloud ever has but few people ever will. >> we're doing it, guys. >> okay. >> oh, wow. >> oh, wow. >> that's incredible. [ cheers ] >> space. >> oh! >> is it everything you thought it would be? >> fantastic. >> look. oliver. >> that's great. >> can you move your head a little, wally? >> oh, yeah. hi, mom! i love it.

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