NASA launches the final space shuttle flight of 1999, Discovery's much delayed mission to repair the Hubble Space Telescope.

Ready to go Space shuttle Discovery stands fully fueled on launch pad 39B.
Lunchtime Discovery's seven astronauts enjoy lunch before putting on their pressure suits and heading for the launch pad.
Leaving crew quarters Discovery's crew departs the crew quarters at the Kennedy Space Center for the short bus ride to launch pad 39B.
Liftoff! Discovery begins its 27th mission to space with an evening liftoff from Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
Night becomes day Discovery makes a spectacular light show for Central Florida following liftoff at 7:50:00:69 p.m. EST.
On its way The space shuttle takes just seconds to to clear the 380-foot tall fixed service structure at launch pad 39B.
Reflecting liftoff Water around the oceanside launch pad 39B reflect the flame from Discovery's solid rocket boosters.