Media Information

 
 
 
Collection:
NASA Great Images in Nasa Collection
Title:
Icicles on the Launch Tower
Full Description:
Icicles formed on the launch pad and service tower in the evening and early morning hours on January 28, 1986. When it was determined that air temperatures combined with wind speeds were going to cause freezing conditions, a decision was made to leave all water supply lines on slow "trickle" to prevent line burst. This action resulted in a surreal scene for the Florida launch facility.
Date:
01/28/1986
NASA Center:
Johnson Space Center
Subject Category:
Space Shuttle
Subject Category:
Challenger STS-51-L
Keywords:
Challenger
Keywords:
STS-51L
Keywords:
Solid
Keywords:
Rocket
Keywords:
Booster
Keywords:
SRB
Keywords:
Cold
Keywords:
Temperatures
Keywords:
O-Ring
Keywords:
Seal
Keywords:
Putty
Keywords:
External
Keywords:
Tank
Keywords:
ET
Keywords:
ice
Audience:
General Public
facet_what:
Challenger
facet_what:
Space Shuttle Orbiter
facet_where:
Florida
facet_where:
Johnson Space Center (JSC)
facet_when:
January 28, 1986
facet_when:
01-28-1986
facet_when_year:
1986
Image #:
51L-10147
original_url:
UID:
SPD-GRIN-GPN-2000-00 1348
Center:
JSC
Center Number:
51L-10147
GRIN DataBase Number:
GPN-2000-001348
Creator-Photographer:
NASA
Original Source:
DIGITAL

Icicles on the Launch Tower