Handheld still image taken by Discovery's crew of the external fuel tank as it was jettisoned after launch on July 26 were transmitted to the ground early July 27. View of the ET nose. The ET nose appeared to be in good condition. Minor ablation and divoting was seen on the ogive, just aft of the nose cone. This type of devoting has been seen on previous missions.
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Handheld still image taken by Discovery's crew of the external fuel tank as it was jettisoned after launch on July 26 were transmitted to the ground early July 27. View of the ET nose. The ET nose appeared to be in good condition. Minor ablation and divoting was seen on the ogive, just aft of the nose cone. This type of devoting has been seen on previous missions.