| NASA Center: |
Kennedy Space Center |
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| Image # : |
96PC-0955 |
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| Date : |
8/1/1996
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Title
STS-79 Destacking in VAB
Full Description
A vantage point from far above yields a dramatic view of an orbiter being
demated from its stack inside the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB). The
approximately 171,000 pound (77,566 kilogram) Orbiter is being hoisted by crane
up and away from the 184 foot (56 meter) tall external tank/solid rocket booster
stack. The vehicle will be tilted to fit through an opening 190 feet (58 meters)
above the ground, then lowered to the VAB transfer aisle and installed atop the
orbiter transporter.
This photograph was taken from the 34th level of the VAB; the operator cabin of
the crane is located one level above. After a return visit to the Orbiter
Processing Facility, Atlantis will be brought back to the VAB and mated to a new
external tank/booster stack. It is targeted for liftoff on Mission STS-79 around
September 12.
Keywords
STS-79 Atlantis Vehicle Assembly Building VAB
Subject Category
Space Shuttle,
Reference Numbers
- Center:
KSC
- Center Number:
96PC-0955
- GRIN DataBase Number:
GPN-2000-000782
Source Information
- Creator/Photographer: NASA
- Original Source: DIGITAL
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