Billows of fire and smoke filled the air above Florida’s Kennedy Space Center as the countdown clock reached zero. Flanked by two rocket boosters and strapped to the back of a giant rust-colored fuel tank, the space shuttle blasted off. Within seconds, the spacecraft disappeared from sight. In just over 8 minutes, it reached outer space. But
NASA Shuttle Launches Leave Legacy Of Pollution In Florida Refuge
NASA’s shuttle launches have left more than a legacy of space exploration.