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18-MAR-2009

54.JPG

Solid Rocket Booster (SRB) Frustum removal. Note the blown-open Aeroheat Shields of the Forward Booster Separation Motors (BSMs). These covers must remain with the SRB after BSM ignition so that they do not become debris hazards for the rest of the vehicle during ascent.

Canon EOS 40D
1/8000s f/2.8 at 24.0mm iso100 full exif

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