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NASA Space Shuttle Discovery Prepares for Launch at Night

NASA's space shuttle Discovery is positioned on Launch Pad 39A at Kennedy Space Center in Florida at night. The rotating service structure has been rolled back, revealing the shuttle and its attached external fuel tank. The setup benefits from advanced technology like the oxygen vent hood, which vents vapors away from the shuttle. This specific mission, STS-128, will involve a 13-day journey to the International Space Station to deliver new equipment, a freezer for samples, and more. The image is perfect for content related to space exploration, aerospace technology, and NASA's historic missions.

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