Nestled among the pristine habitats and diverse wildlife of the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, Kennedy Space Center is the Space Shuttle's gateway to space. In this dynamic video presentation, engineer Jon Cowart explains the fascinating process by which each Space Shuttle orbiter is prepared for its next space mission.
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February 17, 2005
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