History: February 11 (#5)

History: February 11 (#5)
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February 11, 1997 Space Shuttle Discovery is launched on a mission to service the Hubble Space Telescope.

Commentary

Commentary

On February 11, in the year 1997: Space Shuttle Discovery is launched on a mission to service the Hubble Space Telescope. Space Shuttle Discovery is a retired Americ an Space Shuttle orbiter. Why February 11, 1997 matters: Space Shuttle Discovery is launched on a mission to service the Hubble Space Telescope. What began on this day left a lasting mark on history. The effects were felt immediately and continued to shape events, ideas, and lives long afterwards. Historical context: February 11, 1997 The 20th century brought rapid advances in health, communication, science, and technology that reshaped everyday human experience. The event on this day: Space Shuttle Discovery is launched on a mission to service the Hubble Space Telescope. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Space_Shuttle_Discovery (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)