Liftoff of Discovery on its maiden flight from CX-39A.
The Space Shuttle Orbiter Discovery lifted off from launch pad 39A at the Kenendy Space Center for its maiden flight at 8:42 A.M. EDT today.
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NASA ID
KSC-84PC-473
Date Created
August 30, 1984
Center
KSC
Media Type
image
Location
CX39A, KSC
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