Description: Space shuttle Discovery fired up its engines and roared into the sky over a crowd of cheering space enthusiasts and reporters July 26, restoring an American icon and national pride two-and-a-half years after the tragic Columbia accident. This successful launch marks the shuttle fleet's return to operation and a new journey of exploration to the Moon, Mars, and beyond.

Category: Space Shuttle

Url: http://www.astronomy.com/asy/default.aspx?c=a&id=3394