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STS-82 Shuttle Mission Imagery

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97-E-0004 Workers in KSC's Vertical Processing Facility (VPF) prepare to integrate the small orbital replacement unit (ORU) protective enclosure (SOPE), shown here being lifted, with the ORU Carrier shelf, in background, as part of the pre-launch processing for STS-82. The mission, the second one devoted to servicing of the HST, is target for launch on Feb. 11.

Curator: Kim Dismukes | Responsible NASA Official: John Ira Petty | Updated: 04/09/2002
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