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Balloon Photo: Watching Atlantis Punch A Hole in the Sky

By Keith Cowing
NASA Watch
July 10, 2011
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This photo shows Space Shuttle Atlantis punching a hole in the sky on its way to orbit. The image was taken on 8 July 2011 from a high altitude balloon flown by students and volunteers at Quest For Stars. Larger image here. Additional photos from STS-135 and earlier shuttle missions can be found here.

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