KSC01padig200
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space Shuttle Endeavour begins its rapid climb toward space from Launch Pad 39A, trailing flame and smoke. Liftoff occurred at 2:40:42 p.m. EDT on the ninth flight to the International Space Station. 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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KSC01padig200
Date Created
April 19, 2001
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Kennedy Space Center, FL
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