KSC-05pd-1012
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility bay 1 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Atlantis’ nose wheels are cycled to test compression of the new Thermal Protection System seal. Processing continues on Atlantis for mission STS-121 to the International Space Station. The second Return to Flight mission, STS-121 is scheduled for liftoff in a launch window extending from Sept. 9 - 24.
Usage Rights
Most NASA images are in the public domain and free to use. Credit NASA as the source. Check NASA's media usage guidelines for details. Images featuring identifiable individuals may require additional permissions.
Details
NASA ID
05pd1012
Date Created
May 16, 2005
Center
KSC
Media Type
image
Photographer
NASA or National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Downloads
Download this image in multiple resolutions. All NASA media are free for public use.