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| The launch of Endeavour was captured by a camera aboard a student science project balloon, the Senatobia-1, at an altitude of 64,000 feet. The trail of Endeavour's rockets can be seen at right. (Quest For Stars) |
After awakening to U2, astronauts prepare to check shuttle for damage from launch, docking with space station.
The Endeavour astronauts, working a deep overnight shift thanks to a two-week launch delay, were awakened at 11:56 p.m. EDT Monday to begin their first full day in space, enjoying a recording of U2's "Beautiful Day" beamed up from Mission Control.
The tune was requested by Commander Mark Kelly's wife, Gabrielle Giffords, and his two daughters, said CBS News space analyst Bill Harwood.
"It's good to be waking up in space again," Kelly said. "I want to thank Gabby, Claudia and Claire for that great wakeup song. It's always good to hear U2, a beautiful day in space."
It`s not the first time that U2`s songs are in space.
In 2005 “Vertigo” was chosen by astronaut and pilot Jim Kelly.
In 2006 “Beautiful Day” chosen by astronaut and pilot Mark Kelly, and later by astronaut and especialist Heidemarie Stefanyshyn-Piper.
In 2008 “All Because of You” was astronaut and especialist Ron Garan`s favourite and “City of Blinding Lights” was chosen the same year by astronaut and especialist Shane Kimbrough.
In 2009 “Beautiful Day” was again chosen by astronaut and especialist Tom Marshburn and later by astronaut and especialist Tim Kopra.
In 2010 this song was again chosen by astronaut and especialist Kay Hire.
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