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Launch of the STS 51-F Challenger
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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.
NASA Image and Video Library’s own descriptionCredit lineLaunch of the STS 51-F Challenger. NASA/JSC, 1985-07-29. Public domain. ID: 51F-S-157.
