Microgravity Science Laboratory-1 Post-Launch Science Update for July 1, 1997

On Tuesday, July 1, at 1:02 p.m. Central Daylight Time, the shuttle Columbia lifted off to begin the 16-day mission to perform fundamental scientific research in Materials Science, Biotechnology Research, Combustion Research, and Fluid Physics. These experiments, some of which have been in preparation for over a decade, are designed to use the unique environment of low-gravity to learn about fundamental physical processes that are ordinarily masked by the presence of gravity.

For the next 16 days, you can follow along and learn about the science being performed on the mission through activities on this WWW site, as well as the "Liftoff" Mission Home Page, and the Shuttle Web Site.

Check out the twice daily Mission Status Reports prepared by Marshall's Public Affairs Office.

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