NationStates Jolt Archive

STS-116 Launch Sucessful

JiangGuo

10-12-2006, 04:13

The STS-116 Space Shuttle Mission was launched just over an hour ago. No word yet on external tank separation or possible thermal protection tile damage.

The highlight objectives of the mission is to install the P5 truss on the International Space Station.

N Y C

10-12-2006, 04:15

That's good...I'll reserve my W00T until it's safely back home though.

Allegheny County 2

10-12-2006, 04:19

Good. I am glad it finally got off the ground.

Wilgrove

10-12-2006, 04:23

Let's just hope we have a successful mission.