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External Tank after separation from Discovery during the STS-120 Mission

2006-10-23

NASA

NASA
Washington, DC, United States

S120-E-005003 (23 Oct. 2007) --- External Tank 120 falls away from Space Shuttle Discovery as the crew onboard documents the tank's condition using a hand-held digital camera. The detailed images of the tank are reviewed by imagery experts in Mission Control. This image shows a small divot of foam loss near the triangular shaped bipod attach fitting. The divot posed no threat of damage to Discovery.

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  • Title: External Tank after separation from Discovery during the STS-120 Mission
  • Date Created: 2006-10-23
  • Rights: JSC
  • Album: mgwhite
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