Media Information

 
 
 
Collection:
NASA Johnson Space Center Collection
Title:
Views of the STS-11 launch from pad 39A on Feb. 3, 1984
Description:
The space shuttle Challenger attached to two solid rocket boosters (SRB) and en external fuel tank (ET) blasts off from Pad 39A at Kennedy Space Center (KSC). This view is a close-up of the orbiter as it begins to liftoff with only one SRB visible (26324); Wide angle view of Challenger beginning its liftoff from the pad shows the entire launch pad, smoke billowing to the right and left (26325); This view shows the Challenger clear of the launch pad, smoke clouds surrounding the launch pad and white light coming from the SRB's (26326-7).
Date Taken:
1984-02-05
Program:
Shuttle
Mission:
STS-41B
facet_what:
Challenger
facet_what:
Launch Pad 39A
facet_what:
Space Shuttle Orbiter
facet_where:
Kennedy Space Center (KSC)
facet_where:
Johnson Space Center (JSC)
Photo ID:
S84-26326
Film Type:
70mm
UID:
SPD-JSC-S84-26326
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Views of the STS-11 launch from pad 39A on Feb. 3, 1984