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Flies in Space Video Gallery

On July 4, 2006, the experiment was launched into space aboard STS-121. No commentary here, just the roar of the engines and cheers of the crowd.

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Life Science Lab | Experiment Hardware | Experiment Turnover | Experiment Launch

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Last Updated: September 2006
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