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Space shuttle Atlantis twin solid rocket boosters ignite to propel the spacecraft
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Space shuttle Atlantis twin solid rocket boosters ignite to propel the spacecraft
Cape Canaveral, Florida, May 14, 2010 - Space shuttle Atlantis twin solid rocket boosters ignite to propel the spacecraft off Kennedy Space Centers Launch Pad 39A and into orbit. Atlantis primary payload for the STS-132 mission is the Russian-built Mini Research Module-1, which will provide additional storage space and a new docking port for Russian Soyuz and Progress spacecraft aboard the International Space Station
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This print captures the awe-inspiring moment when the space shuttle Atlantis embarks on its mission, as its twin solid rocket boosters ignite with tremendous force. Taken at Cape Canaveral's Kennedy Space Center on May 14,2010, this image showcases the sheer power and precision required to propel a spacecraft into orbit. The primary payload for this STS-132 mission is the Russian-built Mini Research Module-1. This module will serve as additional storage space and provide a new docking port for Russian Soyuz and Progress spacecraft aboard the International Space Station. As Atlantis prepares to lift off from Launch Pad 39A, thick plumes of smoke engulf the scene while thrusting exhaust propels it skyward. Against a backdrop of clear blue skies, this photograph perfectly encapsulates both the excitement and complexity of human spaceflight. The mobile launcher platform stands tall in anticipation of blastoff, while Atlantis gracefully leaves Earth's surface behind. Capturing mid-air action and motion, Stocktrek Images has masterfully frozen this pivotal moment in time. With no people present in the frame, viewers are left solely with their own imagination to ponder mankind's incredible achievements in outer space exploration. This stunning color image serves as a testament to NASA's dedication and unwavering commitment to pushing boundaries beyond our planet's atmosphere.
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