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STS-56 Landing, Florida, USA, 1993. Creator: NASA
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STS-56 Landing, Florida, USA, 1993. Creator: NASA
STS-56 Landing, Florida, USA, 1993. A four-million-mile journey draws to a flawless ending as the orbiter Discovery lands at Kennedy Space Centers Shuttle Landing Facility, Runway 33. Main gear touchdown occurred at 7:37:19 a.m. EDT, April 17, 1993. This was the 15th end- of-mission landing at KSC, the 5th for Discovery. Mission STS-56, the second Space Shuttle flight of 1993, lasted nine days, six hours, eight minutes. On board Discovery are a crew of five and the Atmospheric Laboratory for Applications and Science 2 (ATLAS 2), flying for the second time
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STS-56 Landing, Florida, USA, 1993 - A Flawless Ending to a Four-Million-Mile Journey
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. In this print captured by NASA in 1993, we witness the awe-inspiring moment when the orbiter Discovery gracefully touches down at Kennedy Space Center's Shuttle Landing Facility. The flawless landing on Runway 33 marks the end of an extraordinary nine-day, six-hour, and eight-minute mission known as STS-56. As the sun rises over Florida's picturesque landscape, the vibrant colors of the aircraft illuminate against the clear blue sky. This historic landing becomes not only the 15th successful completion at KSC but also a significant milestone for Discovery as it completes its fifth journey into space. Onboard this remarkable spacecraft are five courageous astronauts and an invaluable scientific payload called Atmospheric Laboratory for Applications and Science 2 (ATLAS 2). ATLAS 2 embarks on its second voyage through space with a mission to unravel mysteries about our planet's atmosphere. This photograph encapsulates both America's enduring spirit of exploration and NASA's commitment to pushing boundaries in space travel. It serves as a testament to human ingenuity and showcases how far we have come in our quest for knowledge beyond Earth's boundaries. With every detail meticulously preserved by Heritage Images from Keystone Archives, this image transports us back to that pivotal moment in history when humanity dared to venture further into outer space. Let us cherish this snapshot of triumph as it symbolizes mankind's relentless pursuit of discovery and innovation.
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