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Topic: Photo of the week 278 (February 27, 2010)
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heng44
Member Posts: 3387
From: Netherlands
Registered: Nov 2001
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posted 02-27-2010 02:35 AM
   
 Gemini spacecraft no. 6 is being hoisted to the top of the gantry at Launch Complex 19 on September 9, 1965. This move had been scheduled for September 2, but was delayed by the presence of Hurricane Betsy in the vicinity of the Cape on September 3-8. The Pre-mate verification testing was conducted September 13-16. Preparations then began for mating the spacecraft to the launch vehicle. Gemini spacecraft and launch vehicle were mechanically mated on September 17, 1965. Ed Hengeveld |
nasamad
Member Posts: 2121
From: Essex, UK
Registered: Jul 2001
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posted 02-27-2010 11:05 AM
At first glance I though it was an F1 minus the pumps being lifted! Great photo Ed.Adam |
medaris
Member Posts: 181
From: United Kingdom
Registered: Mar 2007
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posted 02-28-2010 11:04 AM
Excellent photo, Ed. |
Apollo Redux
Member Posts: 346
From: Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Registered: Sep 2006
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posted 03-03-2010 12:41 PM
Wrapped up, it looks like an engine bell. |
Steve Procter
Member Posts: 1031
From: Leeds, Yorkshire, UK
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 03-03-2010 12:49 PM
'Who ordered it gift wrapped anyway?' |
rjurek349
Member Posts: 1190
From: Northwest Indiana
Registered: Jan 2002
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posted 03-03-2010 07:54 PM
Looks like a big ol' Hershey's KISS. Great pic, Ed! |
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