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Launch countdown for Discovery
 
23 October 2007

Discovery shuttle ready for lift off
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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
 
 
STS-120 mission crew walkout
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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
 
 
STS-120 crew arrive at KSC
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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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