| NASA Center: |
Kennedy Space Center |
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| Image # : |
99PP-0616 |
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| Date : |
6/2/1999
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Title
STS-93 Rollover
Full Description
The orbiter Columbia, aboard its orbiter transporter system, rolls toward the
opening in the Vehicle Assembly Building where it will undergo external tank
mating operations. Columbia is scheduled for rollout to Launch Pad 39B on
Monday, June 7, for mission STS-93.
The primary mission objective will be the deployment of the Advanced X-ray
Astrophysics Facility, recently renamed the Chandra X-Ray Observatory. Mission
STS-93 will be the first Space Shuttle commanded by a woman, Commander Eileen M.
Collins. It is scheduled to launch July 22 at 12:27 a.m. EDT although that date
is currently under review.
Keywords
STS-93 Columbia Shuttle Rollover Vehicle Assembly Building VAB
Subject Category
Space Shuttle,
Reference Numbers
- Center:
KSC
- Center Number:
99PP-0616
- GRIN DataBase Number:
GPN-2000-000853
Source Information
- Creator/Photographer: NASA
- Original Source: DIGITAL
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