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Space Shuttle Discovery lifts off from Florida

By: WROC-TV
Updated: October 24, 2007
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shuttlelaunch2007-10-23-1193157550.jpgThe Space Shuttle Discovery is on its way to the International Space Station. The commander of this historic mission is Rochester's own Pam Melroy.


The Shuttle blasted off on schedule this morning at 11:38 as the weather was not a factor in the decision to launch.

Earlier concerns about ice on the shuttle's external tank were also ruled out as an issue in preventing the launch. 

To see the launch, click on the Watch icon. 

Be sure to watch News 8 Now at 5 and 6 as our own Maureen McGuire reports from Florida with more on Pam Melroy's mission.

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