History: November 14 (#5)

History: November 14 (#5)
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November 14, 2008 Space Shuttle Endeavour launches on STS-126 to continue assembly of the International Space Station.

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On November 14, in the year 2008: Space Shuttle Endeavour launch es on STS-126 to continue assembly of the International Space Station. STS-126 was the one hundred and twenty-fourth NASA Space Shuttle mission, and twenty-second orbital flight of the Space Shuttle Endeavour (OV-105) to the International Space Station (ISS).

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Why November 14, 2008 matters: Space Shuttle Endeavour l aunches on STS-126 to continue assembly of the International Space Station. 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.

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Historical context: November 14, 2008 The 21st century has already seen profound shifts: the digit al revolution has connected billions while reshaping politics and culture; climate change has emerged as a defining crisis; and new powers have risen to challenge the world order that followed the Cold War. The event on this day: Space Shuttle Endeavour launches on STS-126 to continue assembly of the International Space Station. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/STS-126 (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)