STS-121 
Launch and Landing of Discovery


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Launched: July 4, 2006
Landed: July 17, 2006

 

Discovery was launched at 2:37:55 pm EDT on July 4, 2006 into a picture-perfect sky.  
She landed at 9:14 am on July 17, 2006.

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Roll program complete The pressure wave at the top of the SRB's can be seen as Discovery climbs out. Separation motors on the SRB's create a plume as booster sep begins
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Boosters fall away as Discovery goes on to orbit. Discovery approaches for landing Discovery begins her flare
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Discovery's landing gear doors are open and the gear has begun top lower Landing gear down and locked Main gear contact