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Launch countdown for Discovery

23 October 2007

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STS-120 is scheduled for launch on Space Shuttle Discovery on 23 October 2007. STS-120 will deliver the Italian-built Node 2 module to the International Space Station.

Credits: ESA - S. Corvaja 2007

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ESA astronaut Paolo Nespoli during the walkout of the STS-120 crew at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, Florida, 23 October 2007. The crew board the Astrovan which takes them to the launch pad where they board Space Shuttle Discovery. Launch of STS-120 to the International Space Station is scheduled for 17:38 (15:38 UTC).

Credits: ESA - S. Corvaja 2007

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STS-120 crew arrive at Kennedy Space Center, Florida, ahead of the launch. STS-120 is scheduled for launch on Space Shuttle Discovery on 23 October 2007. STS-120 will deliver the Italian-built Node 2 module to the International Space Station.

Credits: NASA

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Harmony looks ahead to the International Space Station ESA astronaut Paolo Nespoli and Node 2 module head for ISS STS-120 crew in practice countdown Discovery moved to launch pad Nespoli focuses on complex mission