Launch of STS-106 Atlantis. Shock wave condensation
author: Nasa/Novapix
reference: e-sts10-62001
Image Size 300 DPI: 24 * 19 cm
This view of the shock wave condensation collars backlit by the sun occurred during the launch of Atlantis on STS-106 and was captured on an engineering 35mm motion picture film. One frame was digitized to make this still image. Although the primary effect is created by the Orbiter forward fuselage, secondary effects can be seen on the SRB forward skirt, Orbiter vertical stabilizer and wing trailing edges. Sep 09 2000.