The crew of Mission STS-84 departs from the Operations and Checkout Bu...
The crew of Mission STS-84 departs from the Operations and Checkout Building en route to Launch Pad 39A, where the Space Shuttle Atlantis awaits liftoff on the sixth docking of the Space Shuttle with the Russia... More
STS-84 Commander Charles J. Precourt adjusts the helmet of his launch ...
STS-84 Commander Charles J. Precourt adjusts the helmet of his launch and entry suit during final prelaunch preparations in the Operations and Checkout Building. This is Precourt’s third space flight, but his f... More
With the assistance of a suit technician, STS-84 Pilot Eileen Marie Co...
With the assistance of a suit technician, STS-84 Pilot Eileen Marie Collins finishes donning her launch and entry suit in the Operations and Checkout Building in preparation for her second Space Shuttle flight.... More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Startled by the thunderous roar of the ...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Startled by the thunderous roar of the Space Shuttle Discovery’s engines as it lifts off, a bird hurriedly leaves the Launch Pad 39A area for a more peaceful site. Liftoff time fo... More
The Space Shuttle Atlantis in full launch configuration is reflected i...
The Space Shuttle Atlantis in full launch configuration is reflected in water around Launch Pad 39A as the Rotating Service Structure (RSS) is rotated back to the park position. Rollback of the RSS is a major p... More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Startled by the thunderous roar of the ...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Startled by the thunderous roar of the Space Shuttle Discovery’s engines as it lifts off, birds hurriedly leave the Launch Pad 39A area for a more peaceful site. Liftoff time for ... More
The Rotating Service Structure (RSS) at Launch Pad 39A is rotated back...
The Rotating Service Structure (RSS) at Launch Pad 39A is rotated back, revealing the Space Shuttle orbiter Atlantis with its external tank and twin solid rocket boosters in full launch configuration. Rollback ... More
News media representatives watch and record as the Space Shuttle Atlan...
News media representatives watch and record as the Space Shuttle Atlantis in full launch configuration is revealed after the Rotating Service Structure (RSS) is rotated back at Launch Pad 39A. Rollback of the R... More