A perfect launch of Atlantis on mission STS-106

[KSC-00PD-1263]

  • Photo Number: KSC-00PD-1263

  • Release Date: 08-Sep-2000

  • Keywords: SHUTTLE,sts-106
    • Description: Filling the ground with billows of smoke and steam created by the flaming solid rocket boosters, Space Shuttle Atlantis speeds toward space on mission STS-106. The perfect on-time liftoff occurred at 8:45:47 a.m. EDT. On the 11-day mission to the International Space Station, the seven-member crew will perform support tasks on orbit, transfer supplies and prepare the living quarters in the newly arrived Zvezda Service Module. The first long-duration crew, dubbe d is due to arrive at the Station in late fall. Landing of Atlantis is targeted for 4:45 a.m. EDT on Sept. 19.

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    Last Updated: Tuesday August 28 18:32:32 EDT 2001 (M. Downs)

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