NASA Photo ID: STS057-03-017       File Name: 10073269.jpg
  Film Type: 35mm                    Date Taken: 07/01/93
  Title: STS-57 external tank (ET) falls away from Endeavour, OV-105, after jettison
  Description:
  During the STS-57 launch sequence and orbital insertion, the external tank 
  (ET) falls toward the Earth after being jettisoned from Endeavour, Orbiter 
  Vehicle (OV) 105.  Visible on the ET are the forward and aft attachment 
  hardware and supports and the propellant feed line.  The light blue 
  atmosphere of the Earth and the blackness of space create the backdrop.                 
  
  Subject terms:
  ATTACHMENTS                             
  EARTH ATMOSPHERE                        
  EXTERNAL TANKS                          
  LIFTOFF (LAUNCHING)                     
  PROPULSION SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS        
  STS-57                                  
  SUPPORTS
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