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STS-104
Atlantis
RSS Rollback
Wednesday, July 11, 2001

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Photo: Close-up of the Orbiter from the RSS
A close-up of the orbiter from
the retreating RSS.
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Photo: More of the Shuttle becomes visible
As the RSS pulls away, the upper portion
of the Shuttle assembly comes into view.
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Photo: The full Shuttle is revealed
The full Shuttle is revealed against
the backdrop of the Atlantic Ocean.
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Photo: Shuttle Atlantis is poised for launch
Beneath a bright blue sky, Space
Shuttle Atlantis is now poised for launch.
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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -– On a sunny Florida morning, the Rotating Service Structure (RSS) at Launch Pad 39B is rolled away, revealing Space Shuttle Atlantis poised for a pre-dawn launch to the International Space Station.
 

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Atlantis on pad after RSS rollback. (Image 1)
Atlantis on pad after RSS rollback. (Image 2)
Atlantis on pad after RSS rollback. (Image 3)
Atlantis on pad after RSS rollback. (Image 4)
Atlantis on pad after RSS rollback. (Image 5)

 

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