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Ref : S07369
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Space Shuttle/Rocket Lift Off (1100 images)
Title : Like a humming bird flying from the center of a hibiscus
Caption :
(04/19/2001) -- Like a humming bird flying from the center of a hibiscus, Space Shuttle Endeavour roars away from Earth on the the ninth flight to the International Space Station. Liftoff occurred at 2:40:42 p.m. EDT. The 11-day mission will deliver and integrate the Spacelab Logistics Pallet/Launch Deployment Assembly, which includes the Space Station Remote Manipulator System and the UHF Antenna. The mission includes two planned spacewalks for installation of the SSRMS on the Station. Also onboard is the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Raffaello, carrying resupply stowage racks and resupply/return stowage platforms
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