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Author	Topic: Photo of the week 26 (August 27, 2005)
heng44 Member Posts: 3387 From: Netherlands Registered: Nov 2001	posted 08-27-2005 06:44 AM View from the top: this unusual photo was made from the "beanie cap" on top of the external tank, just after rollout of space shuttle Atlantis for STS-38 on June 18, 1990. The crawler-transporter can be seen in the distance, making its way back to the Vehicle Assembly Building.
Tom Member Posts: 1597 From: New York Registered: Nov 2000	posted 08-27-2005 10:48 AM That's a unique shot, Ed. That was taken in the midst of all the hydrogen leaks that was causing havoc to NASA's shuttle schedule in the summer of 1990. If I remember correctly, Atlantis was brought back to the VAB for further repairs before finally launching in November '90.
heng44 Member Posts: 3387 From: Netherlands Registered: Nov 2001	posted 08-27-2005 11:38 AM You are correct, Tom. It is no coincidence I selected this photo: I just completed an article for Spaceflight with a diary of these problems and the shuttle's grounding in the second half of 1990.

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