An aerial view of Space Shuttle Discovery on Launch Pad 39A

[KSC-00PP-1298]

  • Photo Number: KSC-00PP-1298

  • Release Date: 12-Sep-2000

    • Description: The early morning sun falls on Launch Pad 39A and Space Shuttle Discovery, which is waiting for launch on mission STS-92 Oct. 5, 2000. Leading to the pad (from the foreground) is the ramp leading from the crawlerway, the specially built road that provides the Shuttles access to the pads from the Vehicle Assembly Building. At the right of the pad is the 300,000-gallon water tank that is part of the sound suppression system during launches. Beyond is the Atlantic Ocean. At the far left can be seen Launch Pad 39B with its water tank.

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    Last Updated: Tuesday August 28 19:02:21 EDT 2001 (Anita Barrett)

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