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Space Shuttle Columbia
Shuttle launch. Space Shuttle Columbia lifting off from the Kennedy Space Centre, USA. During this mission, STS-83, the shuttles crew performed various experiments in the Microgravity Science Laboratory (MSL-1). The shuttles crew for this mission was James Halsell (commander), Susan Still (pilot), Janice Voss (payload commander), mission specialists Michael Gernhardt and Donald Thomas, and payload specialists Roger Crouch and Gregory Linteris. Photographed on 4 April 1997; a faulty fuel cell forced the shuttle to return on 8 April 1997
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This print captures the awe-inspiring moment of the Space Shuttle Columbia lifting off from the Kennedy Space Centre in the USA. The shuttle's mission, STS-83, focused on conducting a series of groundbreaking experiments within the Microgravity Science Laboratory (MSL-1). Leading this ambitious endeavor were Commander James Halsell and Pilot Susan Still, alongside Payload Commander Janice Voss and Mission Specialists Michael Gernhardt and Donald Thomas. Joining them as payload specialists were Roger Crouch and Gregory Linteris. Taken on 4 April 1997, this image encapsulates both excitement and anticipation for what lay ahead during this historic manned spaceflight. However, fate had other plans for Columbia as a faulty fuel cell forced an unexpected return to Earth just four days later on 8 April 1997. The significance of this photograph lies not only in its visual splendor but also in its representation of human resilience and determination to push boundaries beyond our planet's atmosphere. It serves as a reminder that even amidst setbacks, exploration remains an integral part of our collective spirit. This remarkable print is brought to you by Science Photo Library – a testament to their commitment to capturing extraordinary moments that inspire scientific curiosity and ignite imaginations worldwide.
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