STS-103

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STS-103, the 96th launch of the Space Shuttle and the 27th launch of Space Shuttle Discovery, was Hubble Space Telescope Servicing Mission 3A ('SM3A'). It launched from Kennedy Space Center, Florida, on 19 December 1999 and returned on 27 December 1999 and was the last Shuttle mission of the 1990s. It was the only mission to span through Christmas after being delayed by 13 days for technical and weather reasons.

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Astronaut Claude Nicollier (27695679164)Astronaut Claude Nicollier (27695679164)
Discovery External Tank Connection Check - GPN-2000-001880Discovery External Tank Connection Check - GPN-2000-001880
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STS-103 Pilot Scott J. Kelly is ready to take his turn at driving a small armored personnel carrier (5135053344)STS-103 Pilot Scott J. Kelly is ready to take his turn at driving a small armored personnel carrier (5135053344)
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Steven Smith and John Grunsfeld repairing Hubble during STS-103. Retouched version of raw scan.Steven Smith and John Grunsfeld repairing Hubble during STS-103. Retouched version of raw scan.