STS-44 Atlantis, OV-104, lifts off from KSC LC Pad into the evening darkness
STS044-S-095 (24 Nov 1991) --- A wide shot of Atlantis' liftoff for STS-44 was recorded by a remote camera. At 6:44 EST, Nov. 24, 1991, the spacecraft headed toward Earth orbit with a crew of six aboard. The event is reflected in the KSC marsh waters. Darkness accentuates the diamond shock effect from the three main engines.
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s44-s-095
Date Created
November 24, 1991
Center
JSC
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