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Space shuttle tiles

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Closeup of the space shuttle thermal protection system.

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Photo for sale – Closeup of the space shuttle thermal protection system.

This picture was taken with professional camera equipment and produced to exacting standards for the best possible image quality – see additional information.
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Additional information

Licence info

This image is for editorial use only

Image size

4368 x 2912 pixels

Location

FL, Kennedy Space Center, USA

Image date

24 March 2009

Camera

Canon EOS 5D

Lens

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

Camera settings

1/80s @ f/6.3, ISO 400, Focal length 24mm