Atlantis TPS Processing
In the Orbiter Processing Facility, Harrell Watts, with United Space Alliance, removes a tile from the thermal barrier around the umbilical areas, the external tank attach points, on the underside of Atlantis. The umbilical areas are closed off after ET separation by a door, seen here. The exposed area of each closed door is covered with reusable surface insulation.
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KSC-03pd2761
Date Created
October 1, 2003
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KSC
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OPF, Kennedy Space Center
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