A perfect launch of Atlantis on mission STS-106

[KSC-00PD-5033]

  • Photo Number: KSC-00PD-5033

  • Release Date: 08-Sep-2000

    • Description: Billows of clouds and smoke frame Space Shuttle Atlantis after a perfect on-time launch on mission STS-106 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, dubbed “Expedition One,” 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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