Launch view of the STS-70 space shuttle Discovery
STS070-S-003 (13 JULY 1995) --- Framed by Florida foliage, the Space Shuttle Discovery begins its 21st Spaceflight. Five NASA astronauts and a Tracking and Data Relay Satellite (TDRS) were aboard for the liftoff, which occurred at 9:41:55 a.m. (EDT), July 13, 1995 from Launch Pad 39B. Onboard were astronauts Terence T. (Tom) Henricks, Kevin R. Kregel, Nancy J. Curie, Donald A. Thomas and Mary Ellen Weber. This mission also marks the maiden flight of the new Block I Space Shuttle Main Engine configuration designed to increase engine performance as well as safety and reliability.
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July 13, 1995
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