STS 31 PAYLOAD HUBBLE SPACE TELESCOPE IN VERTICAL PROCESSING FACILITY [VPF]

[KSC-90PC-0407]

  • Photo Number: KSC-90PC-0407

  • Release Date: 27-Feb-1990

  • Keywords: PAYLOADS,HUBBLE SPACE TELESCOPE [HST],STS 31 FLIGHT,VPF [VPF],EAST TEST CELL,PLASTIC COCOON
    • Description: In the test cell of the VPF at KSC, technicians are removing the protective ""cocoon"" from the upper portion of the Hubble Space Telescope. After the lower portion of the cocoon is cut away, there will be a final cleaning of the telescope and a contamination inspection. A fresh cocoon will be lowered over HST.

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    Slide GIF 122 156 27699
    Low GIF 192 240 66007
    Medium JPEG 614 768 114219
    High JPEG 1832 2290 1101225

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