Shuttle Atlantis is used for Safe Haven fit check

[KSC-00PP-1109]

  • Photo Number: KSC-00PP-1109

  • Release Date: 13-Aug-2000

    • Description: At 6:30 a.m. EDT an aerial view captures a first in Space Shuttle history: a fully stacked Shuttle – Atlantis – is rolling into the Vehicle Assembly Building's (VAB) high bay 2 on the building's west side (center of photo). The VAB and nearby rock-paved crawlerway (circling to the left) have recently undergone major modifications to provide Shuttle flight hardware more storage space and protection – "Safe Haven" - from hurricanes or tropical storms. Atlantis, the twin solid rocket boosters and external tank began moving out of VAB high bay 1 on the east side at 2:59 a.m. EDT. The 6-million pound crawler transporter carried the Mobile Launcher Platform and Space Shuttle around the north side of the VAB and into high bay 2. To the right of the VAB is the turn basin. In the background can be seen both Launch Pads with the Atlantic Ocean behind them. After the successful Safe Haven fit check, Shuttle Atlantis is scheduled to roll out to Launch Pad 39B in preparation for the STS-106 launch on Sept. 8.

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