Public domain
KSC-04pd0463
From the collection of NASA Image and Video Library. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.
About this work
Kennedy Space Center, Fla. — The body flap is installed on the orbiter Discovery. The body flap is an aluminum structure consisting of ribs, spars, skin panels and a trailing edge assembly. It thermally shields the three main engines during entry and provides pitch control trim during landing approach. Discovery is being processed for launch on the first Return to Flight mission, STS-114.
NASA Image and Video Library’s own descriptionCredit lineKSC-04pd0463. NASA/KSC, 2004-03-12. Public domain. ID: KSC-04pd0463.
Similar works
KSC-04pd0454
KSC-2012-1081
KSC-2012-5797
KSC-04pd0464
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, workers look down from spaces allotted for the main engines as the rear body flap is lifted for installation on the orbiter Discovery. The body flap, which is temporarily under protective covering, attaches below the main engines.
KSC-2012-4916