Space Shuttle Discovery leaves the VAB for Launch Pad 39B and mission STS-60

[KSC-94PC-0108]

  • Photo Number: KSC-94PC-0108

  • Release Date: 10-Jan-1994

    • Description: Leaving the Vehicle Asembly Building for Launch Pad 39A on a crisp, clear winter day, the Space Shuttle Discovery makes the final Earth-bound leg of a journey into space. Once at the pad, two of the payloads for Discovery's upcoming flight, mission STS- 60, will be installed. The Wake Shield Facility-1 and Get Away Special bridge assembly will be joining SPACEHAB-2 in the orbiter's payload bay. Liftoff of the first Space Shuttle flight of 1994 is currently targeted for around Feb. 3.{end}

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