Atlantis reaches orbit and the external tank is jettisoned.
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Space shuttle Atlantis roars off the launch pad out of a cloud of smoke and steam headed for orbit.
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NASA Launch Director Doug Lyons wishes Commander Steve Frick and his crew a successful mission and safe return.
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The STS-122 astronauts board space shuttle Atlantis and are strapped safely into their seats for flight.
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The STS-122 crew members climb into their orange flight suits and board NASA's Astrovan for a 20-minute journey to the launch pad.
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NASA Launch Commentator George Diller interviews mission STS-122 Launch Director, Doug Lyons.
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NASA Commentator George Diller describes the scene at Launch Pad 39A with comments about launch team readiness and weather conditions at the launch site for mission STS-122.
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