Shuttle Atlantis is used for Safe Haven fit check

[KSC-00PP-1111]

  • Photo Number: KSC-00PP-1111

  • Release Date: 13-Aug-2000

    • Description: Just after sunup, Shuttle Atlantis sits outside the Vehicle Assembly Building's (VAB) high bay 2 on the building's west side after completing a fit check . This is the first time in Space Shuttle history that a fully stacked Shuttle is being moved into the space. The VAB and nearby rock-paved crawlerway 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. 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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