Media Information

 
 
 
Collection:
NASA Great Images in Nasa Collection
Title:
STS-43 Launch
Full Description:
The Space Shuttle Atlantis streaks skyward as sunlight pierces through the gap between the orbiter and ET assembly. Atlantis lifted off on the 42nd space shuttle flight at 11:02 a.m. EDT on August 2, 1991 carrying a crew of five and TDRS-E. A remote camera at the 275-foot level of the Fixed Surface Structure took this picture.
Date:
8/2/1991
NASA Center:
Kennedy Space Center
Subject Category:
Space Shuttle
Subject Category:
Rocket Launches
Keywords:
Launch
Keywords:
Atlantis
Keywords:
STS-43
Audience:
General Public
facet_what:
TDRS-E
facet_what:
Space Shuttle Orbiter
facet_where:
Kennedy Space Center (KSC)
facet_when:
August 2, 1991
facet_when:
8-2-1991
facet_when_year:
1991
Image #:
91PC-1438
original_url:
UID:
SPD-GRIN-GPN-2000-00 0731
Center:
KSC
Center Number:
91PC-1438
GRIN DataBase Number:
GPN-2000-000731
Creator-Photographer:
NA
Original Source:
DIGITAL

STS-43 Launch