NASA Photo ID: STS41C-3059        File Name: 10061429.gif 
 
Film Type: 35mm cn                Date Taken: 04/06/84 
 
Title: Launch of the Shuttle Challenger during STS 41-C mission 
 
Description: 
 
View of the launch of the Shuttle Challenger during the STS 41-C mission.  
Close-up view of the orbiter as it cleares the launch pad. Only one of the  
Orbital Maneuvering System (OMS) pods and the external tank are clearly  
visible. The launch gantry and the SRB nose cap are visible at the bottom 
of  the frame.