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A Hyster forklift in the Orbiter Processing Facility lifts the body flap to be 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.

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Description: A Hyster forklift in the Orbiter Processing Facility lifts the body flap to be 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.

Created on: Friday 12 March 2004

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US SPACE PROGRAM / SPACE SHUTTLE / MISSIONS / STS-114 / Rocket preparation

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