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Discover the intricate process of preparing the shuttle for launch, from the arrival of the external tank to final payload insertion at the pad. Follow the journey of Shuttle Discovery as it goes through various stages in the preparation for liftoff.
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SHUTTLE PROCESSING (Before Flight Activities Rarely Seen By The General Public) DISCOVER --- DISCOVERY
External Tank Vertical Assembly Building
Removing External Tank From Carrier
Solid Rocket Boosters Are Attached
SRB Motors Are Mated To Solids
Engines Are Attached To The Shuttle In The Shuttle Processing Facility
Shuttle Has Been Moved To VAB And And Will Be Attached To External Tank
Lifting Payload Into Position For Insertion Into Discovery When It Arrives At The Pad
Shuttle & Crawler TRIP: Length--- 3 ½ mi Time--- 6-8 hours Launch Pad