External Tank after separation from Discovery during the STS-120 Mission
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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s120e005003
Date Created
October 23, 2006
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JSC
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