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| Retreating Tank and Ice
This video, captured by STS-121 Mission Specialist Mike Fossum, reveals the shuttle's external tank and a piece of ice falling back toward Earth's atmosphere after tank separation.
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| View from the External Tank
The onboard camera provides an excellent view of the Space Shuttle Discovery's external tank during launch on mission STS-121. (No audio)
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| View from the Air
This video was captured from a WB-57 chase plane during the launch of Space Shuttle Discovery on July 4, 2006. (No audio)
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| Solid Rocket Booster Separation
The solid rocket boosters successfully separate from the Space Shuttle Discovery as it continues toward space on mission STS-121.
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| The Rockets' Red Glare
Space Shuttle Discovery becomes the first shuttle to launch on the July 4 holiday, providing a view more spectacular that any fireworks display.
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| Fond Farewell
STS-121 Commander Steve Lindsey extends his thanks to the space shuttle team and promises the Florida coast a look at "the rockets' red glare."
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| Astronauts Strap In
In the White Room at Launch Pad 39B, the astronauts take their positions inside the orbiter, and the hatch is closed and sealed.
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| On the Move
The seven STS-121 crew members leave the Operations and Checkout Building and board a special van for the ride to Launch Pad 39B.
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| Countdown Coverage Gets Underway
Launch Commentator Bruce Buckingham opens televised coverage of the third attempt to launch Space Shuttle Discovery on the STS-121 mission.
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