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	+ Home + Shuttle Section   + Space Station Section + Astronauts		+ NASA Home > Mission Sections > Space Shuttle > Shuttle Missions > STS-116 > Launch & Landing 12.09.06 - External Tank is Jettisoned One of the three cameras on the external tank show it safely falling away from the shuttle. + View Video (Real) + View Video (Windows) 12.09.06 - Boosters Away! The solid rocket boosters are blasted away from Discovery. + View Video (Real) + View Video (Windows) 12.09.06 - Discovery Launches! Watch the spectacular launch of Space Shuttle Discovery -- the first night launch in four years! + View Video (Real) + View Video (Windows) 12.09.06 - A Fond Farewell Launch Director Mike Leinbach bids the Discovery crew good luck and godspeed on their mission. + View Video (Real) + View Video (Windows) 12.09.06 - Hatch is Closed The Closeout Crew helps the astronauts with their gear and closes the hatch after they're securely seated. + View Video (Real) + View Video (Windows) 12.09.06 - Next Stop, Pad 39B The STS-116 astronauts are suited up and walk out of the Operations and Checkout Building waving to the cheering crowd of Kennedy employees. + View Video (Real) + View Video (Windows) 12.09.06 - Pre-launch Meal Discovery's astronauts gather for their traditional meal before liftoff. + View Video (Real) + View Video (Windows) 12.09.06 - Welcome to Launch Day Launch coverage begins with opening remarks by NASA Commentator Bruce Buckingham. + View Video (Real) + View Video (Windows)
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