Space Shuttle Challenger accident Jan 28 1986

by: Nasa/Novapix
Reference: e-sts51-L2003
Date: 2006-05-13

The bright luminous glow at the top is attributed to the rupture of the liquid oxygen tank just above the Solid Rocket Booster/External Tank attachment. At this point, Challenger is completely engulfed in a firey flow of escaping liquid propellant. Jan 28 1986.

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