STS-92 Discovery rolls to the VAB for stacking

[KSC-00PP-1202]


  • Photo Number: KSC-00PP-1202

  • Release Date: 24-Aug-2000

  • Keywords: SHUTTLE,sts-92
  • Description: Workers watch as the orbiter Discovery rolls backward out of the Orbiter Processing Facility bay 3 for transfer to the Vehicle Assembly Building, where it will be mated with its external tank and solid rocket boosters. Discovery is scheduled to launch Oct. 5 at 9:30 p.m. EDT on mission STS-92, delivering two elements of the International Space Station: the Z-1 truss and Pressurized Mating Adapter-3. The launch will be the 100th flight in the Shuttle program.

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