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Ascent of Tranquility: The launch of space shuttle Endeavour (STS-130) carrying the space station module Tranquility, seen over the frozen Charles River from Kendall Square in Cambridge MA. Due to the shuttle's motion during this 30-second exposure, it appears as a line immediately to the left of the Prudential Tower (full size for clearer view). The moon is on the left.

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