NASA, "Space Shuttle Lifts Off into Space" (Columbia) Photo, 1982-06-27

File — Box: 1, Folder: 3

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Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

This collection contains papers and photos relating to NASA and the Space Shuttle program.

Dates

Creation: 1982-06-27

Creator

From the Collection: Atkins, Harry (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research in the Archives and Special Collections reading room. Handling guidelines and use restrictions will be communicated and enforced by archives staff members.

Extent

From the Collection: 0.5 Linear foot (1 box)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Abstract

"The Space Shuttle Columbia begins its fourth test flight on June 27, 1982.

Propelled by a thrust of more than six and one-half million pounds, the Space Shuttle thunders its way into space. Most of the liftoff thrust is provided by two reusable Solid Rocket Boosters that straddle the brown external tank.

Three minutes into the flight, the boosters are exhausted, separated from the external tank, and lowered by parachutes for ocean recovery. The three main engines in the Orbiter's tail section continue to fire for six and one-half minutes after booster separation. Liquid oxygen and hydrogen are gulped at a rate of 62,500 gallons per minute. When all propellants are exhausted, the external tank is jettisoned from the Orbiter, where it disintegrates above remotes ocean areas."