KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Huge clouds roll over Launch Pad 39B w...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Huge clouds roll over Launch Pad 39B where Space Shuttle Atlantis still sits after the scrub of its launch on mission STS-115. Atlantis was originally scheduled to launch at 12:... More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- In the early morning hours, the Rotatin...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- In the early morning hours, the Rotating Service Structure (left) begins rolling back to free Space Shuttle Discovery for launch of mission STS-92 at 8:05 p.m. Oct. 9. Above the e... More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The morning sky lightens behind Space ...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The morning sky lightens behind Space Shuttle Atlantis while lights on the fixed service structure (FSS) still illuminate the orbiter on Launch Pad 39B. Atlantis was originally s... More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- After rollback of the Rotating Service S...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- After rollback of the Rotating Service Structure on Launch Pad 39B, Space Shuttle Endeavour is bathed in light. Twin solid rocket boosters flank the orange external tank behind En... More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- With the Rotating Service Structure roll...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- With the Rotating Service Structure rolled back, Space Shuttle Discovery is revealed, poised for launch on mission STS-102 at 6:42 a.m. EST March 8. It sits on the Mobile Launcher ... More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- With the Rotating Service Structure roll...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- With the Rotating Service Structure rolled back, Space Shuttle Atlantis stands ready for launch on mission STS-110. The Orbiter Access Arm extends from the Fixed Service Structure... More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In preparation for the July 1 launch of ...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In preparation for the July 1 launch of Space Shuttle Discovery on mission STS-121, the Launch Pad 39B rotating service structure (RSS) enclosing the shuttle rolls away. Above the... More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Under a blue sky streaked with clouds...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Under a blue sky streaked with clouds, Launch Pad 39B holds Space Shuttle Discovery, ready for launch of mission STS-116. At the far left is the rotating service structure, rol... More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Rollback of the Rotating Service Structu...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Rollback of the Rotating Service Structure on Launch Pad 39B reveals the Space Shuttle Discovery, scheduled to launch on mission STS-96 at 6:49 a.m. EDT on May 27. Above the top of... More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Rollback of the Rotating Service Structu...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Rollback of the Rotating Service Structure on Launch Pad 39B reveals the Space Shuttle Discovery, scheduled to launch on mission STS-96 at 6:49 a.m. EDT on May 27. Above the top of... More
Just after sundown, Space Shuttle Discovery is framed with light from ...
Just after sundown, Space Shuttle Discovery is framed with light from the Fixed Service Structure on Launch Pad 39B as it waits for liftoff on mission STS-103. At the top is seen the external tank gaseous oxyge... More
After sunup, which is obscured by a cloud-filled sky, Space Shuttle Di...
After sunup, which is obscured by a cloud-filled sky, Space Shuttle Discovery waits atop the mobile launcher platform for launch of mission STS-103. At the top is seen the external tank gaseous oxygen vent arm ... More
In the early morning hours, Space Shuttle Discovery is framed with lig...
In the early morning hours, Space Shuttle Discovery is framed with light from the Fixed Service Structure on Launch Pad 39B as it waits for flight and mission STS-103. At the top is seen the external tank gaseo... More
A cloud-streaked sky provides backdrop for Space Shuttle Discovery as ...
A cloud-streaked sky provides backdrop for Space Shuttle Discovery as it waits for liftoff on mission STS-103 from Launch Pad 39B. The tower at its left is the Fixed Service Structure, topped by the 80-foot-tal... More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- In the early morning hours, the Rotatin...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- In the early morning hours, the Rotating Service Structure (left) begins rolling back to free Space Shuttle Discovery for launch of mission STS-92 at 8:05 p.m. Oct. 9. Above the e... More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- After rollback of the Rotating Service ...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- After rollback of the Rotating Service Structure in the early morning hours, Space Shuttle Discovery stands ready for launch of mission STS-92. Above the external tank can be seen... More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- After rollback of the Rotating Service ...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- After rollback of the Rotating Service Structure in the early morning hours, Space Shuttle Discovery stands ready for launch of mission STS-92. Above the external tank can be seen... More
After rollback of the Rotating Service Structure, Space Shuttle Endeav...
After rollback of the Rotating Service Structure, Space Shuttle Endeavour is spotlighted against the still-black sky of pre-dawn. At the top of the external tank is the Gaseous Oxygen Vent Arm and its vent hood... More
After rollback of the Rotating Service Structure, Space Shuttle Endeav...
After rollback of the Rotating Service Structure, Space Shuttle Endeavour shines under spotlights. At the top of the external tank is the Gaseous Oxygen Vent Arm and its vent hood, known as the “beanie cap.” Th... More
As dawn breaks on the horizon, Space Shuttle Endeavour is seen standin...
As dawn breaks on the horizon, Space Shuttle Endeavour is seen standing ready for launch, targeted for 10:06 p.m. EST tonight on mission STS-97 to the International Space Station. The Rotating Service Structure... More
Space Shuttle Discovery sits poised on Launch Pad 39B, ready for launc...
Space Shuttle Discovery sits poised on Launch Pad 39B, ready for launch at 6:42 a.m. EST March 8 on mission STS-102. Situated above the external tank is the Gaseous Oxygen Vent Arm with the “beanie cap,” a vent... More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Space Shuttle Discovery shines on Launch...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Space Shuttle Discovery shines on Launch Pad 39B after rollback of the Rotating Service Structure. Situated above the external tank is the Gaseous Oxygen Vent Arm with the “beanie ... More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- With the Rotating Service Structure roll...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- With the Rotating Service Structure rolled back, Space Shuttle Discovery is revealed, poised for launch on mission STS-102 at 6:42 a.m. EST March 8. It sits on the Mobile Launcher ... More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Workers watch the rollback of the Rotati...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Workers watch the rollback of the Rotating Service Structure (left) from around Space Shuttle Discovery on Launch Pad 39B. Poised above the orange external tank is the Gaseous Oxyg... More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- After RSS rollback, Space Shuttle Atlant...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- After RSS rollback, Space Shuttle Atlantis is ready for final launch preparations. The orbiter access arm, with the environmentally controlled White Room at the end, is extended to... More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Floodlights reveal the Space Shuttle Dis...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Floodlights reveal the Space Shuttle Discovery after rollback of the Rotating Service Structure in preparation for launch on mission STS-105. Above the external tank, the “beanie c... More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Floodlights reveal the Space Shuttle Dis...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Floodlights reveal the Space Shuttle Discovery after rollback of the Rotating Service Structure in preparation for launch on mission STS-105. Above the external tank, the “beanie c... More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Lights surrounding Launch Pad 39A create...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Lights surrounding Launch Pad 39A create shadows from Space Shuttle Discovery after rollback of the Rotating Service Structure. Seen extending to the orbiter is the orbiter access ... More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- After rollback of the Rotating Service ...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- After rollback of the Rotating Service Structure on Launch Pad 39B, Space Shuttle Endeavour is bathed in light. Seen is one of the twin solid rocket boosters that flank the orange... More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Space Shuttle Endeavour is revealed afte...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Space Shuttle Endeavour is revealed after rollback of the Rotating Service Structure on Launch Pad 39B. Seen is one of the twin solid rocket boosters that flank the orange externa... More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The Rotating Service Structure on Launc...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The Rotating Service Structure on Launch Pad 39B rolls away from Space Shuttle Endeavour atop the Mobile Launcher Platform. The Space Shuttle comprises the orbiter and an extern... More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Rain on the ground around Space Shuttl...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Rain on the ground around Space Shuttle Endeavour on Launch Pad 39B reflects the many lights illluminating the Rotating Service Structure (at left), Fixed Service Structure and S... More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - After rollback of the Rotating Service St...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - After rollback of the Rotating Service Structure, Space Shuttle Columbia is revealed waiting for launch Feb. 28, 2002, at 6:48 a.m. EST (11:48 GMT) on mission STS-109. In the photo... More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space Shuttle Atlantis is revealed as t...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space Shuttle Atlantis is revealed as the Rotating Service Structure rolls back into launch position. The RSS provides protected access to the orbiter for changeout and servicing... More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- With the Rotating Service Structure (le...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- With the Rotating Service Structure (left) rolled back from Space Shuttle Endeavour on Launch Pad 39A, the xenon lights are turned on. Endeavour rests on the Mobile Launcher Platf... More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - After rollback of the Rotating Service St...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - After rollback of the Rotating Service Structure, Space Shuttle Endeavour is bathed in light. Seen above the orange external tank behind Endeavour is the "beanie cap," or vent hood... More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Lights define the Fixed Service Structu...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Lights define the Fixed Service Structure on Launch Pad 39A where Space Shuttle Endeavour, also bathed in light, sits ready for launch atop the Mobile Launcher Platform. Seen abov... More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- After rollback of the Rotating Service S...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- After rollback of the Rotating Service Structure, Space Shuttle Atlantis is revealed on pad 39B prior to launch. The orbiter access arm with the White Room at the end can be seen ... More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- After rollback of the Rotating Service S...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- After rollback of the Rotating Service Structure, Space Shuttle Atlantis is revealed on pad 39B prior to launch. The orbiter access arm with the White Room at the end can be seen ... More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- With the Rotating Service Structure roll...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- With the Rotating Service Structure rolled back, Space Shuttle Endeavour stands ready for launch on mission STS-113. Above the golden external tank is the vent hood (known as the "... More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In preparation for the July 1 launch of ...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In preparation for the July 1 launch of Space Shuttle Discovery on mission STS-121, the Launch Pad 39B rotating service structure (RSS) enclosing the shuttle has been rolled away. ... More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - After rollback of the rotating service ...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - After rollback of the rotating service structure (RSS) on Launch Pad 39B, Space Shuttle Discovery stands bathed in lights. Rollback was in preparation for launch July 1 on missio... More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Against a dimming sky after sunset, lig...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Against a dimming sky after sunset, lights on the structures on Launch Pad 39B cast a warm glow on Space Shuttle Discovery. The rotating service structure at left has been rolled... More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Lights glow around Space Shuttle Discove...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Lights glow around Space Shuttle Discovery as it stands revealed after rollback of the rotating service structure in preparation for launch July 1 on mission STS-121. Above the go... More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - After rollback of the rotating service ...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - After rollback of the rotating service structure (RSS) on Launch Pad 39B, Space Shuttle Discovery seems to glow in the spotlights. Rollback was in preparation for launch July 1 o... More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - As the sun sets, painting pink and laven...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - As the sun sets, painting pink and lavender clouds, the Space Shuttle Discovery is revealed after rollback of the rotating service structure in preparation for launch July 1 on mis... More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In preparation for the July 1 launch of...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In preparation for the July 1 launch of Space Shuttle Discovery on mission STS-121, the Launch Pad 39B rotating service structure (RSS) enclosing the shuttle begins to roll away a... More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - After rollback of the rotating service ...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - After rollback of the rotating service structure (RSS) on Launch Pad 39B, Space Shuttle Discovery stands bathed in spotlights (seen in foreground). Rollback was in preparation f... More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Space Shuttle Atlantis sits on the har...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Space Shuttle Atlantis sits on the hardstand of Launch Pad 39B after its nearly 8-hour rollout from the Vehicle Assembly Building. The "beanie cap," at the end of the external ta... More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - This closeup of Space Shuttle Atlantis...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - This closeup of Space Shuttle Atlantis on the hardstand of Launch Pad 39B shows the surrounding area, including the Atlantic Ocean in the background. Above the orange external t... More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The late afternoon sun highlights Spa...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The late afternoon sun highlights Space Shuttle Atlantis after rollback of the rotating service structure. The RSS provides protected access to the orbiter for changeout and se... More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Early evening shadows glide across Spa...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Early evening shadows glide across Space Shuttle Atlantis after rollback of the rotating service structure on Launch Pad 39B. The RSS provides protected access to the orbiter f... More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - After rollback of the rotating service ...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - After rollback of the rotating service structure on Launch Pad 39B, Space Shuttle Atlantis is revealed. The RSS provides protected access to the orbiter for changeout and servicin... More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Space Shuttle Atlantis is bathed in lig...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Space Shuttle Atlantis is bathed in light on Launch Pad 39B. Atlantis was originally scheduled to launch at 12:29 p.m. EDT on this date, but a 24-hour scrub was called by mission... More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The morning sky lightens behind Space S...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The morning sky lightens behind Space Shuttle Atlantis while lights on the fixed service structure (FSS) still illuminate the orbiter on Launch Pad 39B. Atlantis was originally s... More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The sky is finally clear behind Launch ...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The sky is finally clear behind Launch Pad 39B where Space Shuttle Atlantis still sits after the scrub of its launch on mission STS-115. Atlantis was originally scheduled to laun... More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Space Shuttle Atlantis is in the spotli...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Space Shuttle Atlantis is in the spotlight on Launch Pad 39B. Atlantis was originally scheduled to launch at 12:29 p.m. EDT on this date, but a 24-hour scrub was called by miss... More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Space Shuttle Atlantis is bathed in lig...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Space Shuttle Atlantis is bathed in light on Launch Pad 39B. Atlantis was originally scheduled to launch at 12:29 p.m. EDT on this date, but a 24-hour scrub was called by mission... More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The morning sky lightens behind Space S...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The morning sky lightens behind Space Shuttle Atlantis while lights on the fixed service structure (FSS) still illuminate the orbiter on Launch Pad 39B. Atlantis was originally s... More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The morning sky lightens behind Space S...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The morning sky lightens behind Space Shuttle Atlantis while lights on the fixed service structure (FSS) still illuminate the orbiter on Launch Pad 39B. Atlantis was originally s... More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Space Shuttle Atlantis is illuminated o...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Space Shuttle Atlantis is illuminated on Launch Pad 39B, surrounded by amber lights on the rotating and fixed service structures. Seen above the golden external tank is the vent ... More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Space Shuttle Atlantis is illuminated o...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Space Shuttle Atlantis is illuminated on Launch Pad 39B, while amber lights on the fixed service structure give a surreal appearance. Seen above the golden external tank is the v... More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space Shuttle Discovery is bathed in li...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space Shuttle Discovery is bathed in light on Launch Pad 39B after rollback of the rotating service structure after midnight. Seen above the golden external tank is the vent hood ... More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Under a clear blue sky, Space Shuttle ...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Under a clear blue sky, Space Shuttle Discovery is ready for launch of mission STS-116 from Launch Pad 39B. At far left is the rotating service structure, rolled back to enable ... More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space Shuttle Discovery is bathed in li...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space Shuttle Discovery is bathed in light on Launch Pad 39B after rollback of the rotating service structure after midnight. Beneath Discovery's wings are the tail masts, which ... More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Under a blue sky, Space Shuttle Discov...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Under a blue sky, Space Shuttle Discovery is ready for launch of mission STS-116 from Launch Pad 39B. Beneath Discovery's wings are the tail masts, which provide several umbilic... More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Under a clear blue sky, Space Shuttle ...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Under a clear blue sky, Space Shuttle Discovery is ready for launch of mission STS-116 from Launch Pad 39B. Atop the fixed service structure at left looms the 80-foot-high light... More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space Shuttle Discovery is bathed in li...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space Shuttle Discovery is bathed in light on Launch Pad 39B after rollback of the rotating service structure after midnight. Seen above the golden external tank is the vent hood ... More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On the morning of the second launch at...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On the morning of the second launch attempt, Space Shuttle Discovery is revealed after rollback of the rotating service structure. Seen above the golden external tank is the ven... More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Following rollback of the rotating serv...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Following rollback of the rotating service structure, or RSS, on Launch Pad 39A, Space Shuttle Atlantis stands bathed in lights atop a mobile launch platform. Rollback is one of t... More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space shuttle Discovery is revealed on ...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space shuttle Discovery is revealed on Launch Pad 39A NASA's Kennedy Space Center after the rotating service structure, or RSS, at left is rolling back. Rollback started at 3:34 p... More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On Launch Pad 39A on NASA's Kennedy Spa...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On Launch Pad 39A on NASA's Kennedy Space Center, space shuttle Discovery is fully revealed after rollback of the rotating service structure, at far left. Next to it is the fixed... More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On Launch Pad 39A on NASA's Kennedy Spa...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On Launch Pad 39A on NASA's Kennedy Space Center, space shuttle Discovery is fully revealed after rollback of the rotating service structure. Seen above the golden external tank ... More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Afternoon clouds have rolled in, servin...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Afternoon clouds have rolled in, serving as a background for space shuttle Discovery after rollback of the rotating service structure, at far left. Seen above the golden external... More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On Launch Pad 39A on NASA's Kennedy Spa...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On Launch Pad 39A on NASA's Kennedy Space Center, space shuttle Discovery is fully revealed after rollback of the rotating service structure, at far left. Seen above the golden e... More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On Launch Pad 39A on NASA's Kennedy Spa...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On Launch Pad 39A on NASA's Kennedy Space Center, space shuttle Discovery is fully revealed after rollback of the rotating service structure. Seen above the golden external tank ... More
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Lighted against the black of night, space shut...
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Lighted against the black of night, space shuttle Endeavour is revealed after rollback of the rotating service structure. The rollback is in preparation for liftoff on the STS-126 missi... More