KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A Hyster forklift in the Orbiter Processing Facility moves the body flap toward the aft of the orbiter Discovery. The body flap is an aluminum structure consisting of ribs, spars, skin panels and a trailing edge assembly. It thermally shields the three main engines during entry and provides pitch control trim during landing approach. Discovery is being processed for launch on the first Return to Flight mission, STS-114. KSC-04pd0455
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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A Hyster forklift in the Orbiter Processing Facility moves the body flap toward the aft of the orbiter Discovery. The body flap is an aluminum structure consisting of ribs, spars, skin panels and a trailing edge assembly. It thermally shields the three main engines during entry and provides pitch control trim during landing approach. Discovery is being processed for launch on the first Return to Flight mission, STS-114.
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2005
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NASA
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