KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, A Hyster forklift supports the body flap as workers secure it to the orbiter Discovery. The body flap is an aluminum structure consisting of ribs, spars, skin panels and a trailing edge assembly. It thermally shields the three main engines during entry and provides pitch control trim during landing approach. Discovery is being processed for launch on the first Return to Flight mission, STS-114. KSC-04pd0460
Summary
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, A Hyster forklift supports the body flap as workers secure it to the orbiter Discovery. The body flap is an aluminum structure consisting of ribs, spars, skin panels and a trailing edge assembly. It thermally shields the three main engines during entry and provides pitch control trim during landing approach. Discovery is being processed for launch on the first Return to Flight mission, STS-114.
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kennedy space center
orbiter
hyster
forklift
hyster forklift
body
flap
body flap
workers
discovery
orbiter discovery
aluminum
aluminum structure
ribs
spars
skin
panels
skin panels
edge
shields
engines
pitch
control
pitch control
first return
flight mission
sts
high resolution
nasa
florida
cape canaveral
Date
2005
Location
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NASA
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