Liftoff of Space Shuttle Endeavour on mission STS-97

[KSC-00PP-1805]

  • Photo Number: KSC-00PP-1805

  • Release Date: 30-Nov-2000

  • Keywords: SHUTTLE,sts-97
    • Description: Nearby waters capture the brilliance of Space Shuttle Endeavour's flames as it leaps off Launch Pad 39B toward space. Liftoff of Endeavour occurred at 10:06:01 p.m. EST. Endeavour is transporting the P6 Integrated Truss Structure that comprises Solar Array Wing-3 and the Integrated Electronic Assembly, to provide power to the Space Station. The 11-day mission includes two spacewalks to complete the solar array connections. Endeavour is expected to land Dec. 11 at 6:19 p.m. EST.

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    Last Updated: Friday October 24 12:05:51 EDT 2003 (J. Dumoulin )

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