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Picture of the Rockwell Space Shuttle aircraft

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OV-104 (cn OV-104) "Atlantis" lifts off from Pad 39A for STS-117 at 7:38:02 EDT on a 51.6 degrees/122 nautical miles orbital insertion trajectory to reach the ISS. The External tank is showing the repair work (lighter orange) performed due to the hail storm damage in March. This damage delayed the mission by 3 months. The crew today is: Marine Commander Rick Sturckow (Commander), Air Force Colonel Lee Archambault (pilot), Mission Specialists Danny Olivas, Jim Reilly, Pat Forrester, Clay Anderson, Steve Swanson. [Canon 1Ds MkII;;600mm L IS;2X @ F/9,1/500;ISO 200]
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A visitor from - posted Thu October 29, 2009:
Probably the best shuttle photo in the database. If someone has a better shot can they point to it? Great work!

A visitor from Canada posted Sat August 15, 2009:
Fantastic shot!

A visitor from Netherlands posted Wed June 4, 2008:
Unbelievable!

A visitor from United States posted Fri January 25, 2008:
5 stars because of the detail and good very close view.

A visitor from United States posted Tue January 15, 2008:
I am not sure one can any closer than this! great view!

A visitor from United States posted Thu January 3, 2008:
Very very nice.

A visitor from United States posted Wed December 26, 2007:
I am just speechless! WOW!

A visitor from Germany posted Wed August 22, 2007:
Great photo, great shuttle, great mission!
Loved it!

A visitor from Denmark posted Tue August 21, 2007:
The best space shuttle pic on Anet !.

A visitor from France posted Tue August 21, 2007:
Great shot... I'm lost in a daydream...

A visitor from Australia posted Tue August 21, 2007:
Great shot, Best one yet

A visitor from Canada posted Tue August 21, 2007:
Nice shot, I saw her fly over my house trailing the space station, it was quite a sight. I hope Endeavor comes home safe.

A visitor from United States posted Tue August 21, 2007:
Wow, great detailing in that close up view! Also one of the best showing the detail of the lightening
mast on the left.

A visitor from United States posted Mon August 20, 2007:
Wonderful!beautiful colors. Great Shot.

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