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Space Shuttle Discovery / OV-103 | STS-116
Space Shuttle Discovery / OV-103 | STS-116 launched on Sun, Dec 10, 2006, 01:47 AM UTC — a United Space Alliance mission.
Launch SuccessfulUnited Space Alliance
Lifted offNET Dec 2006
NET Sun, Dec 10, 2006, 01:47 AM UTC
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The flight at a glance
Space ShuttleVehicle
United Space AllianceProvider
Launch Complex 39BPad
Kennedy Space Center, FL, USALocation
Space ShuttleProgram
Human ExplorationMission type
Low Earth OrbitOrbit
Flight simulation
Ascent to orbit
A representative gravity-turn climb for Space Shuttle to Low Earth Orbit. Illustrative model — not this mission’s live telemetry.
Mission timeT+0:00
Altitude0.0 km
Velocity0.00 km/s
PhaseLiftoff
T+0:00 / 8:00
SimulatedRepresentative Space Shuttle ascent profile — illustrative model, not this mission’s live telemetry.
The mission
STS-116
STS-116 was a Space Shuttle mission to the International Space Station (ISS) flown by Space Shuttle Discovery. Discovery lifted off on 9 December 2006 at 20:47:35 EST. A previous launch attempt on 7 December had been canceled due to cloud cover. It was the first night launch of a space shuttle since STS-113 in November 2002. The mission is also referred to as ISS-12A.1 by the ISS program. The main goals of the mission were delivery and attachment of the International Space Station's P5 truss segment, a major rewiring of the station's power system, and exchange of ISS Expedition 14 personnel.
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Frequently asked
What time does Space Shuttle Discovery / OV-103 | STS-116 launch?
Space Shuttle Discovery / OV-103 | STS-116 is scheduled to lift off Sun, Dec 10, 2006, 01:47 AM UTC.
Where can I watch Space Shuttle Discovery / OV-103 | STS-116?
Watch the official live webcast embedded on this page — it goes live shortly before liftoff.
Who is launching Space Shuttle Discovery / OV-103 | STS-116?
Space Shuttle Discovery / OV-103 | STS-116 is an United Space Alliance mission flying on a Space Shuttle.
Where does Space Shuttle Discovery / OV-103 | STS-116 launch from?
It lifts off from Launch Complex 39B, Kennedy Space Center, FL, USA.