NASA Photo ID: S89-39624          File Name: 10063099.jpg

Film Type: 4x5 CN                 Date Taken: 07/19/89

Title: STS-28 Columbia, OV-102, ET/SRB mating preparations at KSC VAB

Description:

STS-28 Columbia, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 102, supported by its landing gear is 
positioned in transfer aisle of the Kennedy Space Center (KSC) Vehicle 
Assembly Building (VAB).  Technicians look on as frame suspended from 
overhead crane is aligned with four OV-102 attach points in preparation for 
external tank (ET) / solid rocket booster (SRB) mating.  Work continues 
toward an early August launch of the STS-28 Department of Defense (DOD) 
dedicated mission.  View provided by KSC with alternate number
KSC-89PC-635.