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Untitled

1986-01-28

LIFE Photo Collection
New York City, United States

Huge smoke trails resulting from the fatal explosion of the Challenger shuttle 73 seconds after take off.

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Title: Untitled
Date: 1986-01-28
Location: Cape Kennedy, FL, US
Physical Dimensions: COLOR TRANSPARENCY
Subject Keywords: Challenger, American, Space, X, Accidents, Ships, 1980s
Publisher: TimeLife
Usage: For personal non-commercial use only
Provider: LIFE
Original ID: TimeLife_image_1269029
Credits: LIFE

LIFE Photo Collection

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