S35-27-016 - STS-035 - Earth observations of the Persian Gulf area taken during the STS-35 mission

The original finding aid described this as:

Description: STS-35 Earth observation taken aboard Columbia, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 102, is of the Persian Gulf area. Major cities and oilfields of the countries of Saudi Arabia (foreground), Iraq (top left), Iran (top center and top right), Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, and a portion of the United Arab Emirates are visible in this scene. The cities are the large whitish areas of city lights. Flares characteristic of the Mid-East oil field practices are visible both onshore and offshore throughout the scene. Major cities identifiable are in Iraq - Baghdad, Basra, and Faw; in Qatar - Ab Dawhah; in Kuwait - Kuwait City; in Saudi Arabia - Riyadh, Al Jubayl, Dharan, Al Huf, Ad Dilam and Al Hariq; and Bahrain and its associated causeway to the mainland. This image was selected by the Public Affairs Office (PAO) for public release.

Subject Terms: STS-35, EARTH OBSERVATIONS (FROM SPACE), EARTH LIMB, BAHRAIN, EVENING, IRAN, IRAQ, KUWAIT, PERSIAN GULF, SAUDI ARABIA

Categories: Earth Observations

Interior_Exterior: Exterior

Ground_Orbit: On-orbit

Original: Film - 35MM CN

Preservation File Format: TIFF
STS-35