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08 August 2007
Endeavour Lifts Off!

Space Shuttle Endeavour during liftoff

Launch Date: Aug. 8
Launch Time: 6:36 p.m. EDT

NASA's Administrator and top launch managers celebrated the flawless liftoff of Space Shuttle Endeavour Wednesday evening as the fulfillment of a legacy.

"A launch operation doesn't get any better than this, it can't," Administrator Mike Griffin said following the launch.

View launch video (Realmedia)

The flight placed seven astronauts, a space station segment and 5,800 pounds of cargo and supplies into orbit and on the way to the International Space Station. The 11-day mission calls for attachment of the space station segment, transfer of the cargo and supplies and a test of a new power transfer system. If the system works, the mission would be extended to 14 days.

Teacher-turned-astronaut Barbara Morgan will also conduct several educational programs during the flight. See also: NASA for Kids & Teachers.

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