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RE: STS121 launch

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T plus 2 hours 20 minutes
The Crew is reporting some orbital debris between the orbiter and the tank after separation.
initial reports suggest it as ice.
All systems nominal.

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NASA Launch Video (Wmv stream)

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Video (realplayer stream from BBC)

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Nasa press Question time now on on NASATV

Listen (Audio only realplayer stream)

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T plus 1 hour 20 minutes.

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Congratulations on a good launch.

Analysis of the launch by onboard cameras show only a few small bits of foam dislodged.

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MC1 course correction burn will not be required.

Currently the shuttle is over Australia, the ISS is over Europe; they will sync up on Thursday morning.

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At T+plus 45 minutes, 30 seconds, the shuttle achieved an orbit of 143 by 97 statute miles.

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The payload bay doors will be opened in about 45 minutes time.