May 2nd, 2005
going vab opf pad museum class rpsf assembly marine disassembly back
 Rocks used for Crawler transporter path are pushed away from sidewalk when Crawler not in use. |
 Orbiter enters the OPF through grey doors of the 2 high bays, see the slots for the orbiters tall tail? |
 The Space Shuttle Atlantis is readied for STS-121, the launch after Return to Flight |
 Orbiter Manuvering System (OMS) above and Space Shuttle Main Engine (SSME) below |
 A look inside the SSME compartment |
 Looking forward from the SSME area |
 Climb up a level for a straight on view of the OMS |
 View of the whole OMS pod |
 Tour guide, Mike, shows us the payload bay view |
 The second robotic arm on right will give enough length for tile inspections under orbiter |
 Left leading edge of Atlantis with tile protectors |
 Damage here caused the loss of Columbia's crew |
 Twin rear landing gear of Atlantis |
 Orbiter supported by External Tank connection points |
 Shuttle's fuel intake point from the external tank |
 David, Jon, Cathy, and Lisa pose with Atlantis |
 Cathy and Lisa in front of a SSME |
 Remove thyselves before flight ! |
going vab opf pad museum class rpsf assembly marine disassembly back