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Photos - April 2008

Space Shuttle Launch

April 18th 2008 06:43
As you can imagine preparing a Space Shuttle for launch requires a huge effort. These pictures will give you some idea of the equipment, work load and logistics involved.


Space shuttle external tank arrives at VAB



Space shuttle being attached to external tank


Space shuttle on crawler on it's way to launch pad. trip length 3.5 miles. Time 6-8 hours.


Space Shuttle discovery set up on launch pad



Space shuttle life off




*These images used with permission from Damn Funny Pictures.
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