Photo gallery: The Atlantis shuttle launch up close

Photo gallery: The Atlantis shuttle launch up close

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Story Published: Jun 8, 2007 at 4:13 PM PST

Story Updated: Jun 8, 2007 at 4:37 PM PST

Space Shuttle Atlantis lifts off from Pad 39A at the Kennedy Space Center, Fl. Friday June 8, 2007. Atlantis is on an 11-day mission to the International Space Station. (AP Photo)

(AP Photo/John Raoux)

Space Shuttle Atlantis is seen as it curves towards the ocean following lift off from pad 39A. (AP Photo/Paul Kizzle)

(AP Photo/Paul Kizzle)

(AP Photo/Terry Renna)

(AP Photo/Terry Renna)

(AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

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