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FlightSTS-107OrbiterColumbiaLaunch16 January 2003, between 15-19:00 GMTLaunch sitePad 39b, Kennedy Space Center, FloridaLanding siteKennedy Space Center, FloridaDuration16 daysAltitude150 nautical miles/278 kmOrbit39 degrees
13 JAN. 2003
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The central element of the crew designed STS-107 mission patch is the microgravity symbol (mg) which flows into the astronaut symbol.
The sunrise symbolises the dawn of a new era of research and the constellation of Columba (the dove), with its seven stars representing the crew, was chosen to symbolise peace on Earth and the Space Shuttle Columbia.
The flag of Israel is included to mark the first flight of an Israeli astronaut.
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Mission patch
The central element of the crew designed STS-107 mission patch is the microgravity symbol (mg) which flows into the astronaut symbol.
ESA payloads on STS-107
The 80-plus experiments aboard Space Shuttle mission STS-107 represent the latest application of microgravity as a fundamental, versatile tool to gain insights in space and improve life on Earth as well as enhance future space exploration.
University for European scientists
The ESA payloads on STS-107 involve the crew in numerous activities – from the simple activation of the experiments to their detailed in-orbit operation.
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