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heng44
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The external fuel tank is jettisoned from Discovery and heads toward Earth's atmosphere during the early stages of STS-60 in February 1994.

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Great shot showing the scorch marks resulting from the violent release of energy during launch and booster jettison. Thanks Ed for sharing.

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