STS-124 Mission Highlights

17 years ago today, I launched on my first spaceflight: STS-124 aboard Space Shuttle Discovery. This is a quick look at the first 8 and a half minutes to orbit, clipped down to under two. Listening to the internal comms really brings it all back. Grateful to have shared this mission with an incredible crew. On the flight deck: Commander Mark Kelly, Pilot Ken Ham, Mission Specialists Ron Garan and me. On the mid-deck: Mission Specialists Mike Fossum, Aki Hoshide, and Greg Chamitoff. #spaceshuttle

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