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The mobile launcher platform is being moved via the crawler-transporter underneath

The mobile launcher platform is being moved via the crawler-transporter underneath


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The mobile launcher platform is being moved via the crawler-transporter underneath

Cape Canaveral, Florida, April 13, 2009 a At the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the mobile launcher platform that was turned over from the shuttle program to the Constellation Program last month is being moved from Kennedys Launch Pad 39B via the crawler-transporter underneath. At left is seen the payload changeout room in the open rotating service structure. The platform will be rolled into the Vehicle Assembly Buildings High Bay 3 in preparation for the Ares I-X flight test this summer. Ares I-X is the test vehicle for the Ares I, which is part of the Constellation Program to return men to the moon and beyond

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This print captures the awe-inspiring sight of the mobile launcher platform being transported underneath the crawler-transporter at Cape Canaveral, Florida. Taken on April 13,2009, at the renowned Kennedy Space Center, this historic moment showcases the transition of the platform from the shuttle program to the Constellation Program. In this image, we witness the colossal size and intricate design of both the mobile launcher platform and crawler-transporter. The payload changeout room can be seen on the left within an open rotating service structure. This remarkable feat of engineering is a vital component in preparing for future space missions. The purpose behind moving this massive platform is to transfer it from Kennedy's Launch Pad 39B to Vehicle Assembly Building's High Bay 3. This relocation is part of meticulous preparations for Ares I-X flight test scheduled for later that summer. Ares I-X serves as a crucial test vehicle for Ares I - a pivotal element within NASA's ambitious Constellation Program aimed at returning humans to explore our moon and beyond. Against a backdrop of clear blue skies, this photograph perfectly encapsulates both power and precision involved in space exploration endeavors. With no people present in this shot, all attention is drawn towards these impressive pieces of equipment - tracked vehicles and launch towers - standing tall amidst Florida's iconic spaceport landscape. Stocktrek Images has masterfully captured not just an image but also a glimpse into humanity's relentless pursuit of knowledge beyond Earth’s boundaries through their lens.

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