STS-120
Mission:

STS-120 - 23rd International Space Station Flight  -U.S. Node 2 (Harmony)
Vehicle: Discovery (OV-103)
Location: OPF 3
Launch Date: October 23, 2007, 11:38:20 am EDT
Launch Pad: 39A
Crew:

Melroy, Zamka, Parazynski,Wheelock, Wilson, Nespoli and Tani
Inclination/Orbit Altitude: 51.6 degrees/122 nautical miles

 

 

Node 2 (Harmony) is shown as an engineering graphic and in a location graphic
Engineer's graphic of what ISS will look like at the completion of STS-120

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Discovery's Booster stack in the VAB

 

 

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Discovery, with an unusually load roar, leaps skyward. Almost clear of the tower, Discovery begins STS-120. Discovery, in mid roll program is seen here in profile.
 

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Roll program complete, Discovery streaks to orbit. Discovery punches through a low-lying cload layrt in its ascent to orbit. Booster separation.
 

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Discovery begins it's flare for landing as the landing gear doors open. Gear down and locked, Discovery approaches runway 33. Moments before touchdown, Discovery is greeted on her safe return.