With a rocket's red glare, Space Shuttle Discovery successfully launched from Kennedy Space Centre at 2:38 PM Eastern Time, in a dramatic display of sound and light.  The crew of seven, commanded by Steven Lindsey roared into space to rendezvous with the International Space Station.  Todays launch came on the third try after the first two attempts to launch were postponed due to poor weather.  The mission of STS-121 will see the crew delivering equipment, supplies and an additional crewmember to the station.  While docked, the crew will test new equipment and procedures to improve shuttle safety, as well as make repairs to the station. 

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