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08/08/2007 Space Shuttle Endeavour is launched

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STS-118 Launch (Full Launch)

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Space Shuttle Launch Cockpit Video STS 118 Endeavour

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STS-118 Launch NASA-TV Coverage

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Space Shuttle Flight 119 (STS-118) Post Flight Presentation

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Space Shuttle Launch Spectacular cams STS-118 Endeavour

During liftoff several pieces of insulation foam from the external tank hit the heatshield. One of them created a small puncture. Astronauts then inspected the puncture throughout the rendezvous with the ISS. The damage was minor and was not dangerous. Similar damage caused the Columbia disaster in 2003.