STS-78 external tank documented after separation

WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, UNITED STATES

05.23.2011

Courtesy Photo

NASA

STS-78 external tank documented after separation. The now empty fuel tank falls away from the shuttle orbiter to eventually burn up in Earth's atmosphere. The external tank passes over water (001-27) and then Morocco, Algeria (028-38).

NASA Identifier: STS078-457-006

• Date Taken: 05.23.2011
• Date Posted: 10.10.2012 11:09
• Photo ID: 685251
• Resolution: 5704x3764
• Size: 5.27 MB
• Location: WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, US