Shuttle launch: Discovery blasts off for the last time

Thursday, February 24, 2011 - 20:01 in Astronomy & Space

40,000 guests gathered to watch the launch, carrying six astronauts and the first humanoid robot into spaceThe US space shuttle Discovery has blasted off for the last time on a mission that marks the beginning of the end of the shuttle era.Around 40,000 guests gathered at Kennedy Space Centre to watch the launch of the historic mission, carrying six astronauts and the first humanoid robot into space."For those watching, get ready to witness the majesty and the power of Discovery as she lifts off one final time," the mission commander Steven Lindsey radioed just before the launch at 4.53pm EST (21.53 GMT), which was delayed by three minutes when a safety computer shut down before the planned liftoff."Discovery now making one last reach for the stars," the mission control commentator said once the shuttle cleared the launch tower.The mission to the International Space Station was Discovery's 39th flight and the...

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