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Re: Atlantis: Deservicing and Retirement Updates
« Reply #800 on: 12/01/2012 03:43 am »
That is where I am confused, because the rendering of the display...

I think that's where a lot of people have run into problems, with all the shuttle displays. The renderings are only artists' concepts — not architectural or engineering plans — and are intended to give a general idea as to what the final exhibit may look like. They are very subject to change.

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« Reply #801 on: 12/01/2012 04:38 pm »
I don't understand why there is all this confusion about the renderings/ artist concepts. When it should be noted that regardless of the differences between the render and real exhibit, the KSC Visitor Center puts the other museums to shame when it comes to display the orbiters. In D.C. they just rolled Discovery in. In New York, they just let Enterprise go camping in tent. In Los Angeles, it looks like they just dumped Endeavour off, leaving her on the transporter. (But you got to give credit to the CSC for the awesome plan to display Endeavour vertically.) So I think that the KSC Visitor Complex gets the best display award. Where else will you be able see a shuttle that looks like it just left the ISS?
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Re: Atlantis: Deservicing and Retirement Updates
« Reply #802 on: 12/03/2012 10:56 am »
I don't understand why there is all this confusion about the renderings/ artist concepts. When it should be noted that regardless of the differences between the render and real exhibit, the KSC Visitor Center puts the other museums to shame when it comes to display the orbiters. In D.C. they just rolled Discovery in. In New York, they just let Enterprise go camping in tent. In Los Angeles, it looks like they just dumped Endeavour off, leaving her on the transporter. (But you got to give credit to the CSC for the awesome plan to display Endeavour vertically.) So I think that the KSC Visitor Complex gets the best display award. Where else will you be able see a shuttle that looks like it just left the ISS?

So, if everything works out the way it's planned, exhibits across the U.S. will show all major parts of a shuttle flight: Launch (Endeavour), in orbit (Atlantis) and landing (Discovery)... and Enterprise... ah, whatever!

I really like the KSCVC concept and how Atlantis is handled with so much TLC... and indeed CSC's plan is awesome!

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Re: Atlantis: Deservicing and Retirement Updates
« Reply #803 on: 12/03/2012 04:26 pm »
and Enterprise... ah, whatever!

On top NASA 905 on display! Now that would truly complete the shuttle retirement ;D But that's a whole other topic.

Looking forward to seeing the Atlantis display next year.
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Re: Atlantis: Deservicing and Retirement Updates
« Reply #804 on: 12/04/2012 05:36 pm »
Is there anything firmed up for an opening date. Really need to get this in the diary :)
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« Reply #805 on: 12/04/2012 09:30 pm »
Is there anything firmed up for an opening date. Really need to get this in the diary :)


I've heard July 4, 2013, but I think that date is just floating around. Although that would a fitting date to open the exhibit.
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Re: Atlantis: Deservicing and Retirement Updates
« Reply #806 on: 12/05/2012 07:42 pm »
Is there anything firmed up for an opening date. Really need to get this in the diary :)


I've heard July 4, 2013, but I think that date is just floating around. Although that would a fitting date to open the exhibit.


July 4th would be awesome.

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Re: Atlantis: Deservicing and Retirement Updates
« Reply #807 on: 12/10/2012 03:59 pm »
So, if everything works out the way it's planned, exhibits across the U.S. will show all major parts of a shuttle flight: Launch (Endeavour), in orbit (Atlantis) and landing (Discovery)... and Enterprise... ah, whatever!

I really like the KSCVC concept and how Atlantis is handled with so much TLC... and indeed CSC's plan is awesome!

I think Enterprise is meant to show the ALT free flights, specifically the ones where she had the tailcone on, even though her markings have been modified to more closely resemble her sisters.
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Re: Atlantis: Deservicing and Retirement Updates
« Reply #809 on: 12/29/2012 06:28 pm »
I had the opportunity to tour the facility on Thursday. Some photos can be found at the link below.

http://scriptunasimages.wordpress.com/2012/12/27/work-continues-on-the-final-home-of-atlantis/

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Re: Atlantis: Deservicing and Retirement Updates
« Reply #810 on: 12/29/2012 06:44 pm »
I had the opportunity to tour the facility on Thursday. Some photos can be found at the link below.

http://scriptunasimages.wordpress.com/2012/12/27/work-continues-on-the-final-home-of-atlantis/
Wonderful photos Walter! Thank you for sharing them... :)
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Re: Atlantis: Deservicing and Retirement Updates
« Reply #811 on: 12/29/2012 10:33 pm »
Thank you BOTH for posting those links! Awesome pictures and video!

I can't wait until spring to finally see Atlantis "spread her wings".

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Re: Atlantis: Deservicing and Retirement Updates
« Reply #812 on: 12/29/2012 10:38 pm »
Its going to be a great display I believe. I look forward to seeing it finished!

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« Reply #813 on: 01/04/2013 12:05 am »
Does anyone know if they will display the white room from the OPF with Atlantis? A lot of history with all of the signatures and I would love to see it displayed in a way that people can read them. Thanks!

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Re: Atlantis: Deservicing and Retirement Updates
« Reply #814 on: 01/06/2013 01:23 pm »
I heard that it will be on display. I don't know if people will get to walk in it, though.

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Re: Atlantis: Deservicing and Retirement Updates
« Reply #815 on: 01/06/2013 08:32 pm »
I hope it's on display but I hope you can't walk through it, it would be destroyed.
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Re: Atlantis: Deservicing and Retirement Updates
« Reply #816 on: 01/07/2013 02:27 pm »
True. I think KSCVC will keep it where you can look closely at it, but not walk in it. After all, just look at the measures they're doing just so no one can touch Atlantis' wing which is 7 feet off the ground.

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Re: Atlantis: Deservicing and Retirement Updates
« Reply #817 on: 01/12/2013 10:35 am »
Will the ET Umbilical doors be attached/open for the display?  Obviously they can't be attached and closed since it is mounted on them but since it is displayed in a way to look like "on orbit" I was wondering if they removed them and will have the "ferry covers" over the umbilical connections.

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Re: Atlantis: Deservicing and Retirement Updates
« Reply #818 on: 01/12/2013 01:20 pm »
Will the ET Umbilical doors be attached/open for the display?  Obviously they can't be attached and closed since it is mounted on them but since it is displayed in a way to look like "on orbit" I was wondering if they removed them and will have the "ferry covers" over the umbilical connections.
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Re: Atlantis: Deservicing and Retirement Updates
« Reply #819 on: 01/12/2013 01:24 pm »
What will be done with the actual ET doors since they will be taken off? 


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