STS029-S-026 (13 Mar 1989) --- A wide shot of the Space Shuttle Discovery lifting off from Launch Pad 39B on mission STS-29. Discovery lifted off at 9:57 a.m. (EST), March 13, 1989, carrying the Tracking And Data Relay Satellite (TDRS-1) into orbit. The brilliant flames associated with the launch are reflected in the marsh waters. Onboard the spacecraft were astronauts Michael L. Coats, commander; John E. Blaha, pilot; and James F. Buchli, James P. Bagian and Robert C. Springer, all mission specialists.