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Ref : S07372
Theme :
Space Shuttle/Rocket Lift Off (1100 images)
Title : Cactus bloom near Launch Pad 39A where Space Shuttle Endeavour roars into space
Caption :
(04/19/2001) -- Cactus bloom near Launch Pad 39A where Space Shuttle Endeavour roars into space, startling flocks of birds in the area. Liftoff of the ninth flight to the International Space Station 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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