Just moments following ignition, the Space Shuttle
Just moments following ignition, the Space Shuttle Challenger, mated to its two solid rocket boosters and an external fuel tank, soars toward a week-long mission in Earth orbit. Note the diamond shock effect in the vicinity of the three main engines. Launch occurred at 5:00 p.m. (EDT), July, 29, 1985
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13912582
Media ID
48518864
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4072px x 5150px
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Credit
World History Archive / Mary Evans Picture Library
Source
World History Archive





























