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Overhead View of Atlantis Stack Rollover

The Space Shuttle Atlantis begins the slow journey to Launch Pad 39A from the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB). This dramatic view looking directly down onto the Shuttle atop the Mobile Launcher Platform (MLP) and crawler-transporter was taken from the VAB roof approximately 525 feet (160 meters) above the ground. Atlantis lifted off on Mission STS-79 on September 16, 1996.

 

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Image Number: 96PC-0997

Date: August 20, 1996

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