The Rocket’s Red Glare: Discovery Launches!

After two aborted attempts, perseverance prevailed and the third time was the charm as NASA’s Shuttle Discovery successfully lifted off from Kennedy Space Center Launch Pad 39B on this Fourth of July. From the shuttle Launch Blog, "2:38 p.m. - 10…9…8…We have a "go" for main engine start…5…4…3….2….1…Booster ignition…and…LIFTOFF OF THE SPACE SHUTTLE DISCOVERY - Returning to the Space Station…while paving the way for future missions beyond…." Check out NASA’s Shuttle pages for more excellent coverage of this milestone space exploration achievement.