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STS 51-L DATA AND DESIGN ANALYSIS TASK FORCE (COMPOSITE VIDEO OF STS 51-L FILMS - INCLUDING 70MM), 7/22/86 Part 4

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UNEDITED VIDEO REPORT: Uses stop-action and various camera angles to focus on sequence of events leading to explosion. Shows initial puff of smoke at 0.678 seconds into flight, liguid hydrogyn (LH2) leakand plume beginning at 58.788 seconds into flight, destruction of solid rocket boosters (SRB) by range safety officer, and descent of debris and crew cabin into ocean.

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Collection

Records of Temporary Committees, Commissions, and Boards

Series

Video Recordings Relating to the Explosion of the Space Shuttle Challenger and the Challenger Commission Hearings

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Date
1986-06-13
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3:46