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KSC-06-S-00171

Name: KSC-06-S-00171
Channel: NASA or National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Description: On the Nation's birthday, Space Shuttle Discovery pierced the clear blue Florida sky, carrying its crew of seven on mission STS-121 to the International Space Station. This is the first shuttle to ever lift off on the July 4 holiday, providing a view more spectacular that any fireworks display.

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On the Nation's birthday, Space Shuttle Discovery pierced the clear blue Florida sky, carrying its crew of seven on mission STS-121 to the International Space Station. This is the first shuttle to ever lift off on the July 4 holiday, providing a view more spectacular that any fireworks display.

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KSC-06-S-00171. Credit: NASA / KSC.

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