STS-122
Mission:

STS-122 - 24th International Space Station Flight - Columbus Module 
Vehicle: Atlantis (OV-104) 
Location: OPF 2
Launch Date: February 7, 2008 at 2:45:30 pm
Launch Pad: 39A
Crew:

Frick, Poindexter, Schlegel, Eyharts, Love, Melvin and Walheim 
Inclination/Orbit Altitude: 51.6 degrees/122 nautical miles

 

ESA's Columbus module is shown as an engineering graphic

Engineer's graphic of what ISS will look like at the completion of STS-122

 

 

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Main engine start Atlantis' main engines come up to full power as the sound suppression water flashes to steam in the intense heat. Booster ignition.
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Liftoff of STS-122 Rising on twin columns of furious blazing gases, Atlantis climbs to orbit on Newton's motions The roaring belch of angry chemicals, tamed by an engineer's throttle, scorches the bottom of the sky.
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The clutching hand of gravity is loosened as Atlantis clears the tower. Roll program begins. Atlantis in profile during the roll program.