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Tuesday 4th July 2006

"Discovery space shuttle soars on Fourth of July"

Page includes eight photos and one video of the launch

In a majestic Independence Day liftoff, the Space Shuttle Discovery (STS-121)
and its crew of seven blasted into orbit Tuesday on NASA's first-ever Fourth of July launch

VIDEO - "Countdown and Launch"

CLICK THE "PLAY" BUTTON IN THE CONTROLS BELOW
Windows Media Player required

If the video does not play, you most probably have an older version installed
Version #9 is necessary, and it can be downloaded for free by
clicking here

* make sure your speakers are on