Liftoff of Space Shuttle Endeavour on mission STS-97

[KSC-00PP-1801]

  • Photo Number: KSC-00PP-1801

  • Release Date: 30-Nov-2000

  • Keywords: SHUTTLE,sts-97
    • Description: Nearby waters capture the brilliance of Space Shuttle Endeavour’s flames as it draws away from the clouds of smoke and steam. Liftoff of Endeavour occurred at 10:06:01 p.m. EST. Endeavour and its five-member crew will deliver U.S. solar arrays to the International Space Station and be the first Shuttle crew to visit the Station’s first resident crew. The 11-day mission includes three spacewalks. This marks the 101st mission in Space Shuttle history and the 25th night launch. Endeavour is expected to land Dec. 11 at 6:19 p.m. EST.

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    Last Updated: Friday October 24 12:05:37 EDT 2003 (J. Dumoulin )

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