STS-116
The fiery liftoff of Space Shuttle Discovery from Launch Pad 39B on mission STS-116 is reflected in the nearby water. Liftoff occurred on time at 8:47 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. This was Discovery's 33rd mission, the first night launch since 2002, and the 20th shuttle mission to the International Space Station.
Credit: NASA
Image Number: STS116-S-053
Date: December 9, 2006
STS-116
The fiery liftoff of Space Shuttle Discovery from Launch Pad 39B on mission STS-116 is reflected in the nearby water. Liftoff occurred on time at 8:47 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. This was Discovery's 33rd mission, the first night launch since 2002, and the 20th shuttle mission to the International Space Station.
Credit: NASA
Image Number: STS116-S-053
Date: December 9, 2006