Launch of the STS 51-F Challenger
51F-S-157 (29 July 1985) --- 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.
- Date
- 1985-07-29
- Collection
- JSC
- Archive
- NASA Image and Video Library
- Type
- photograph
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