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STS-60 Launch
A golden new era in space cooperation begins with a flawless countdown and the ontime liftoff of the Space Shuttle Discovery on Mission STS-60. Liftoff from Launch Pad 39A occurred at 7:10:01 a.m. EST. The first Shuttle mission of 1994 carries the first Russian cosmonaut, Sergei K. Krikalev, to fly on the Space Shuttle. The veteran space traveler joins astronauts N. Jan Davis and Ronald M. Sega, mission specialists; Franklin R. Chang-Diaz, payload commander: Kenneth S. Reightler, pilot; and Charles F. Bolden Jr. mission commander, on an eight day journey. Primary payloads of the 60th Space Shuttle flight are the SPACEHAB-2 laboratory and the Wake Shield Facility
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STS-60 Launch - A Golden New Era in Space Cooperation Begins
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. This print captures a historic moment as the Space Shuttle Discovery embarks on Mission STS-60, marking the dawn of a golden new era in space cooperation. With a flawless countdown and an on-time liftoff from Launch Pad 39A at 7:10:01 a. m. EST, this launch signifies the beginning of an extraordinary journey. The year is 1994, and this first Shuttle mission carries not only American astronauts but also the first Russian cosmonaut to fly on the Space Shuttle - Sergei K. Krikalev. Joined by fellow astronauts N. Jan Davis, Ronald M. Sega, Franklin R. Chang-Diaz, Kenneth S. Reightler, and Charles F. Bolden Jr. , these brave individuals embark on an eight-day expedition that will leave an indelible mark in history. At its core, this mission symbolizes international collaboration and unity beyond borders as it brings together two nations with rich space exploration legacies - Russia and the United States. The primary payloads onboard are none other than SPACEHAB-2 laboratory and the Wake Shield Facility; scientific endeavors that aim to expand our knowledge of outer space. As we gaze upon this awe-inspiring image captured during liftoff, we witness humanity's relentless pursuit of discovery and innovation reaching new heights against all odds – reminding us that when nations come together for a common purpose like exploring uncharted territories beyond Earth's
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