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STS-108 touchdown, Kennedy Space Center, Florida, USA, December 17, 2001. Creator: NASA
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STS-108 touchdown, Kennedy Space Center, Florida, USA, December 17, 2001. Creator: NASA
STS-108 touchdown, Kennedy Space Center, Florida, USA, December 17, 2001. The Space Shuttle Endeavour is about to lower its nose wheel following main gear touchdown on Runway 15 at the Shuttle Landing Facility. The landing, the 57th at KSC in the history of the Shuttle program, completed the STS-108 mission known as Utilization Flight 1, which was the 12th mission to the International Space Station (ISS). On board at landing were STS-108 astronauts Dominic L. Gorie, mission commander; Mark E. Kelly, pilot; and Linda M. Godwin and Daniel M. Tani, both mission specialists; along with the returning Expedition Three crewmembers--astronaut Frank L. Culbertson, Jr. commander; Vladimir N. Dezhurov and Mikhail Tyurin, both flight engineers representing Rosaviakosmos
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This print captures the historic moment of the STS-108 touchdown at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, USA on December 17,2001. The image showcases the majestic Space Shuttle Endeavour gracefully descending onto Runway 15 at the Shuttle Landing Facility. As it touches down, the shuttle's main gear makes contact with the ground while its nose wheel prepares to follow suit. The landing marked a significant milestone as it was not only the 57th landing at KSC in the history of NASA's Shuttle program but also completed the STS-108 mission known as Utilization Flight 1. This mission was particularly special as it served as the twelfth voyage to resupply and support operations aboard the International Space Station (ISS). On board during this momentous occasion were esteemed astronauts Dominic L. Gorie, Mark E. Kelly, Linda M. Godwin, Daniel M. Tani from STS-108 and returning Expedition Three crewmembers Frank L. Culbertson Jr. , Vladimir N. Dezhurov, and Mikhail Tyurin representing Rosaviakosmos. This photograph is a testament to America's dedication to space exploration and serves as a reminder of our country's rich heritage in aerospace technology and innovation. It symbolizes humanity's relentless pursuit of knowledge beyond Earth's boundaries and highlights NASA's vital role in advancing space travel for future generations.
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