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"Capturing the Essence of Space Exploration: The Rotating Service Structure at Kennedy Space Center" Framed by a T-38 on the Shuttle Landing Facility

Background imageRotating Service Structure Collection: Night view of space shuttle Atlantis on the launch pad at Kennedy Space Center, Florida

Night view of space shuttle Atlantis on the launch pad at Kennedy Space Center, Florida
July 7, 2011 - The space shuttle Atlantis is seen shortly after the rotating service structure (RSS) was rolled back at launch pad 39a at the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida

Background imageRotating Service Structure Collection: Space shuttle Atlantis on the launch pad at Kennedy Space Center, Florida

Space shuttle Atlantis on the launch pad at Kennedy Space Center, Florida
July 7, 2011 - The space shuttle Atlantis is revealed as the rotating service structure (RSS) is rolled back at launch pad 39a at the NASA Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida

Background imageRotating Service Structure Collection: Space shuttle Atlantis and Endeavour on the lanch pads at Kennedy Space Center in Florida

Space shuttle Atlantis and Endeavour on the lanch pads at Kennedy Space Center in Florida
September 19, 2008 - With two rainbows framing the Launch Complex 39 area in the early morning at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida

Background imageRotating Service Structure Collection: Space shuttle Atlantis comes to a stop on the top of Launch Pad 39A at Kennedy Space

Space shuttle Atlantis comes to a stop on the top of Launch Pad 39A at Kennedy Space
September 4, 2008 - Space shuttle Atlantis comes to a stop on the top of Launch Pad 39A at the Kennedy Space Center after more than a 6-hour journey from the Vehicle Assembly Building

Background imageRotating Service Structure Collection: Space Shuttle Discovery in full launch configuration

Space Shuttle Discovery in full launch configuration is revealed after the Rotating Service Structure (RSS) is rotated back at Launch Pad 39B at the Kennedy Space Center, Cape Canaveral, Florida

Background imageRotating Service Structure Collection: A futuristic space shuttle awaits launch

A futuristic space shuttle awaits launch
An imagined space shuttle of the future awaits launch in a hazy twilight. This shuttle is referred to as Terrene (meaning of the Earth)

Background imageRotating Service Structure Collection: Space Shuttle Endeavour approaches the launch pad at Kennedy Space Center

Space Shuttle Endeavour approaches the launch pad at Kennedy Space Center
May 31, 2009 - At the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Endeavour makes its final approach toward the fixed and rotating service structures on Launch Pad 39A. aš

Background imageRotating Service Structure Collection: Space shuttle Endeavour atop a mobile launcher platform at Kennedy Space Center

Space shuttle Endeavour atop a mobile launcher platform at Kennedy Space Center
Kennedy Space Center, Cape Canaveral, Florida, February 6, 2010 - Space shuttle Endeavour poised atop a mobile launcher platform awaiting launch following retraction of the rotating service structure

Background imageRotating Service Structure Collection: Space Shuttle Endeavour on the launch pad at Kennedy Space Center

Space Shuttle Endeavour on the launch pad at Kennedy Space Center
June 12, 2009 - Space Shuttle Endeavour is in place at Launch Pad 39A at the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida

Background imageRotating Service Structure Collection: Space shuttle Atlantis atop the mobile launcher platform sits on the launch pad

Space shuttle Atlantis atop the mobile launcher platform sits on the launch pad
April 17, 2009 - Space shuttle Atlantis atop the mobile launcher platform sits on Launch Pad 39A at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. At left is the Vehicle Assembly Building

Background imageRotating Service Structure Collection: Space Shuttle Discovery sits ready on the launch pad at Kennedy Space Center

Space Shuttle Discovery sits ready on the launch pad at Kennedy Space Center
August 24, 2009 - Space Shuttle Discovery is poised for liftoff on the STS-128 mission from pad 39a at the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida

Background imageRotating Service Structure Collection: Technicians begin to roll the rotating service structure from Space Shuttle Discovery

Technicians begin to roll the rotating service structure from Space Shuttle Discovery
August 24, 2009 - On Launch Pad 39A at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians in the rotating service structures control booth begin to roll the structure from space shuttle Discovery

Background imageRotating Service Structure Collection: Space shuttle Endeavour is framed by a windsock at the launch pad at Kennedy Space Center

Space shuttle Endeavour is framed by a windsock at the launch pad at Kennedy Space Center
July 11, 2009 - Space shuttle Endeavour is framed by a windsock at Launch Pad 39A at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida awaiting launch on the STS-127 mission

Background imageRotating Service Structure Collection: Space shuttle Atlantis sits on Launch Pad 39A after rollout from the Vehicle Assembly

Space shuttle Atlantis sits on Launch Pad 39A after rollout from the Vehicle Assembly
March 31, 2009 - Space shuttle Atlantis sits on Launch Pad 39A after rollout from the Vehicle Assembly Building. The shuttle sits atop the mobile launcher platform


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"Capturing the Essence of Space Exploration: The Rotating Service Structure at Kennedy Space Center" Framed by a T-38 on the Shuttle Landing Facility, the iconic Rotating Service Structure stands tall, ready to support another historic space mission. Only the tip of the orange external tank on Space Shuttle Atlantis is visible above, as it awaits its turn under the watchful eye of the Rotating Service Structure. STS-112 Commander Jeffrey Ashby prepares to taxi the Shuttle Training Aircraft to embark on an unforgettable journey, with the reliable presence of the Rotating Service Structure in sight. A closeup view reveals a camera mounted on the external tank of Space Shuttle Atlantis, capturing every momentous step facilitated by the steadfast Rotating Service Structure. With precision and grace, Launch Pad 39B comes alive as it welcomes Space Shuttle Atlantis surrounded by its trusted companion -the imposing Rotating Service Structure. STS-112 Mission Specialist Fyodor Yurchikhin from Russian Space Agency finds himself amidst history in motion at Kennedy Space Center's impressive Rotating Service Structure. Returning to KSC for launch preparations brings joy to STS-112 Mission Specialist Sandra Magnus who appreciates being back alongside her partner-in-progress –the remarkable Rotating Service Structure. After their arrival at KSC's Shuttle Landing Facility, anticipation builds as astronauts witness firsthand how seamlessly they fit into this grand endeavor supported by none other than. . You guessed it –the awe-inspiring Rotating Service Structure. As STS-112 Commander Jeffrey Ashby readies his team for takeoff, he can't help but appreciate how instrumental each element is in this process; including his trusty companion -the dependable and ever-present Rotating Service Structure. Preparing for liftoff requires meticulous attention to detail.