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Shuttle Processing: Discover the Rarely Seen Before Flight Activities

Explore the intricate and fascinating process of shuttle processing, from the arrival of the external tank by barge to the final preparations for launch. Witness the behind-the-scenes steps involved in getting the shuttle ready for lift-off in this eye-opening journey through the shuttle processing facility. Follow the journey of the shuttle Discovery as it undergoes meticulous procedures to ensure a safe and successful mission, culminating in its arrival at the launch pad. Join us as we delve into the hidden world of shuttle operations and experience the thrill of space exploration up close.

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Shuttle Processing: Discover the Rarely Seen Before Flight Activities

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  1. SHUTTLE PROCESSING (Before Flight Activities Rarely Seen By The General Public) DISCOVER --- DISCOVERY

  2. External Tank Arrives by Barge from MS

  3. External Tank Vertical Assembly Building

  4. Removing External Tank From Carrier

  5. External Tank Enters VAB

  6. External Tank in VAB

  7. Preparing to Lift the Tank to Vertical

  8. Lifting Tank

  9. Solid Rockets Are Attached

  10. Engines Are Attached To Solids

  11. Engines Are Attached To The Shuttle In The Shuttle Processing Facility

  12. Shuttle In Sling Ready For Lift In VAB

  13. Shuttle Has Been Moved To VAB And And Will Be Attached To External Tank

  14. Shuttle is Attached

  15. Payload Preparation Room (PPR)

  16. Cargo Package For ISS

  17. New Module For ISS

  18. Payload Ready To Be Moved to The Launch Pad

  19. Payload Carrier Leaves PPR

  20. Payload Being Moved To Launch Pad

  21. Lifting Payload Into Position For Insertion Into Discovery When It Arrives At The Pad

  22. Shuttle Discovery Leaves VAB

  23. Shuttle & Crawler TRIP: Length--- 3 ½ mi Time--- 6-8 hours Launch Pad

  24. Crawler Control

  25. DISCOVERY ARRIVES AT PAD

  26. READY FOR LAUNCH

  27. We Have Lift Off

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