Mobile Launcher Platform Collection

Space shuttle Discovery lifts off from Launch Pad 39A at Kennedy Space Center in Florida
Cape Canaveral, Florida, April 5, 2010 - Space shuttle Discovery lifts off from Launch Pad 39A at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, on the STS-131 mission

Space shuttle Atlantis twin solid rocket boosters ignite to propel the spacecraft
Cape Canaveral, Florida, May 14, 2010 - Space shuttle Atlantis twin solid rocket boosters ignite to propel the spacecraft off Kennedy Space Centers Launch Pad 39A and into orbit

Space Shuttle Discovery atop the mobile launcher platform
August 4, 2009 - Sitting on top of the mobile launcher platform, space shuttle Discovery arrives on top of Launch Pad 39A at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida

Space Shuttle Discovery makes its way to the launch pad at Kennedy Space Center
August 4, 2009 - Space shuttle Discovery nears Launch Pad 39A at the Kennedy Space Center

Space shuttle Atlantis rumbles the Space Coast as it lifts off from Kennedy Space
Cape Canaveral, Florida, May 14, 2010 - Space shuttle Atlantis rumbles the Space Coast as it lifts off from Kennedy Space Centers Launch Pad 39A into orbit

Space Shuttle Discovery resting on the Mobile Launcher Platform
Cape Canaveral, Florida, May 26, 2005 - Space Shuttle Discovery, resting on the Mobile Launcher Platform, turns the corner on the crawlerway as it rolls back from Launch Pad 39B to the Vehicle

An exhaust plume forms under the mobile launcher platform on Launch Pad 39A as space
Cape Canaveral, Florida, May 14, 2010 - An exhaust plume forms under the mobile launcher platform on Launch Pad 39A as space shuttle Atlantis lifts off into orbit

An exhaust plume forms around the base of Launch Pad 39A as space shuttle Atlantis
Cape Canaveral, Florida, May 14, 2010 - An exhaust plume forms around the base of Launch Pad 39A as space shuttle Atlantis lifts off on the STS-132 mission

Space shuttle Atlantis sits on the launch pad at the Kennedy Space Center in anticipation
Cape Canaveral, Florida, May 14, 2010 - Space shuttle Atlantis sits on the launch pad at the Kennedy Space Center in anticipation of its upcoming launch

Space shuttle Atlantis lifting off from Launch Pad 39A at the Kennedy Space Center
Cape Canaveral, Florida, May 14, 2010 - Space shuttle Atlantis lifts off from Launch Pad 39A at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida on the STS-132 mission to the International Space Station

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)

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

The mobile launcher platform is being moved via the crawler-transporter underneath
Cape Canaveral, Florida, April 13, 2009 a At the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the mobile launcher platform that was turned over from the shuttle program to the Constellation Program last month is

Atlantis twin solid rocket boosters ignite to propel the spacecraft into orbit at
Cape Canaveral, Florida, May 14, 2010 - A plume of smoke builds at Kennedy Space Centers Launch Pad 39A as space shuttle Atlantis twin solid rocket boosters ignite to propel the spacecraft into

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

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

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

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The mobile launcher platform, a crucial component in space exploration, plays a pivotal role in the liftoff of iconic space shuttles like Discovery and Atlantis. As Space Shuttle Discovery gracefully ascends from Launch Pad 39A at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, it marks the beginning of an awe-inspiring journey into the unknown. The twin solid rocket boosters of Space Shuttle Atlantis ignite with immense power, propelling this remarkable spacecraft towards its destination among the stars. Behind these extraordinary feats lies the dedicated team at NASA's Kennedy Space Center tirelessly working to ensure that every detail is meticulously taken care of. They diligently maintain and prepare the crawlerway for seamless transportation as crawler-transporter 2 (CT-2), with its massive treads leaving distinct marks along its path. Zooming in on CT-2's colossal treads reveals their intricate design and strength as they effortlessly carry this behemoth vehicle along the crawlerway. Each tread bears witness to countless missions embarked upon by these incredible machines. Meanwhile, on Launch Pad 39A, we witness another breathtaking moment as Space Shuttle Atlantis defies gravity and lifts off into orbit. The exhaust plume forms beneath the mobile launcher platform, showcasing both its stability and ability to withstand tremendous forces during launch. Finally, atop this very platform rests Space Shuttle Discovery – a testament to human ingenuity and ambition. It symbolizes our relentless pursuit of knowledge beyond Earth's boundaries. In essence, the mobile launcher platform serves as a vital link between ground operations and space exploration. Its robustness allows us to push boundaries further than ever before while ensuring that each mission takes flight smoothly towards new frontiers of discovery.