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Launch of Columbia on STS-50
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Launch of Columbia on STS-50
Launch of Shuttle Mission STS-50. Space Shuttle Columbia thunders into the air at the start of Mission STS-50 on 25 June 1992. This was the first flight of Columbia after being converted as an Extended Duration Orbiter (EDO). STS-50 set a Shuttle endurance record of almost 14 days, carrying the US Microgravity Laboratory (USML) in its payload bay. STS-50 landed at Kennedy Space Center on 9 July 1992
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This print captures the awe-inspiring moment of the launch of Space Shuttle Columbia on STS-50. On June 25,1992, Columbia embarked on its first flight after undergoing conversion as an Extended Duration Orbiter (EDO). The sheer power and force of this iconic spacecraft are evident as it thunders into the air, leaving Earth's atmosphere behind. STS-50 holds a significant place in space exploration history, setting a remarkable endurance record for the Shuttle program with a mission lasting nearly 14 days. Safely nestled within Columbia's payload bay was the US Microgravity Laboratory (USML), furthering scientific research and understanding in microgravity conditions. The landing site at Kennedy Space Center became witness to another triumphant return on July 9,1992, marking the successful completion of STS-50. This image serves as a testament to human ingenuity and determination to push beyond our earthly boundaries. Science Photo Library presents this extraordinary photograph that encapsulates both the grandeur and significance of manned spaceflight. It is a reminder of humanity's relentless pursuit of knowledge and exploration beyond our home planet.
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