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From NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Launch Commentator Bruce Buckingham opens live coverage of the third...
After suiting up, the seven STS-121 crew members leave the Operations and Checkout Building and board the 'Astrovan'...
The first attempt to launch Space Shuttle Discovery on mission STS-121 was scrubbed due to weather constraints. The...
In the White Room at Launch Pad 39B, the closeout crew assists the astronauts as they take their positions inside...
Commentator Bruce Buckingham opens live coverage of the countdown for the second-day attempt to launch STS-121,...
In the White Room at Launch Pad 39B, the closeout crew assists the astronauts as they, one by one, enter Discovery...
The seven STS-121 crew members, who hope to celebrate July 4th by launching aboard Discovery, suited up before...
From the Launch Control Center's Firing Room 4 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Commentator Bruce...
On the Nation's birthday, Space Shuttle Discovery pierced the clear blue Florida sky, carrying its crew of seven on...
Leaving the Operations and Checkout Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center after suiting up, the seven STS-121 crew...
The solid rocket boosters successfully separate from the Space Shuttle Discovery as it continues toward space on...
The launch team pronounces Discovery ready to fly on mission STS-121, and Commander Lindsey extends his thanks to...
The crew of STS-121 enters Discovery from the White Room at Launch Pad 39B. The closeout crew assists the astronauts...
Once again unacceptable weather in the vicinity of NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida has scrubbed the launch of...