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Looks like the MLP will be moving from the VAB to Pad LC-39A. This is so they can do modifications to the high bay which it is currently in. No word yet on time nut should be today.
« Last Edit: 01/10/2012 03:46 pm by Space Pete »

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Re: Shuttle Mobile Launcher Platform (MLP) Trip to LC-39A
« Reply #1 on: 01/10/2012 03:35 pm »
Hmm thats not the SLS MLP, its the shuttle MLP

I guess i request a move to the right place i.e. shuttle or history i guess and a name change.
« Last Edit: 01/10/2012 03:47 pm by Space Pete »

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Changed thread name for you. :)
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Re: Shuttle Mobile Launcher Platform (MLP) Trip to LC-39A
« Reply #3 on: 01/10/2012 03:59 pm »
Changed thread name for you. :)

Thanks, she's still motoring along.


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Re: Shuttle Mobile Launcher Platform (MLP) Trip to LC-39A
« Reply #4 on: 01/10/2012 04:37 pm »
It seems the crawler has stopped.

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Re: Shuttle Mobile Launcher Platform (MLP) Trip to LC-39A
« Reply #5 on: 01/10/2012 04:47 pm »
I think to save gas and money, just leave it there right where they just stopped, Not like anything else will be using the crawlerway anytime soon  LOL
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Re: Shuttle Mobile Launcher Platform (MLP) Trip to LC-39A
« Reply #6 on: 01/10/2012 05:06 pm »
I think to save gas and money, just leave it there right where they just stopped, Not like anything else will be using the crawlerway anytime soon  LOL

I bet the crawler would complain with been stuck out in the rain for a few months.

The crawler still hasn't moved. Any one heard of any problems?

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Re: Shuttle Mobile Launcher Platform (MLP) Trip to LC-39A
« Reply #7 on: 01/10/2012 05:30 pm »
moving again

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Re: Shuttle Mobile Launcher Platform (MLP) Trip to LC-39A
« Reply #8 on: 01/10/2012 06:19 pm »
near A/B split

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Re: Shuttle Mobile Launcher Platform (MLP) Trip to LC-39A
« Reply #9 on: 01/10/2012 06:34 pm »
Now past the split and on its way to pad A

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Re: Shuttle Mobile Launcher Platform (MLP) Trip to LC-39A
« Reply #10 on: 01/10/2012 07:30 pm »
On the video feed, now shows out of view
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Re: Shuttle Mobile Launcher Platform (MLP) Trip to LC-39A
« Reply #11 on: 01/10/2012 07:33 pm »
On the video feed, now shows out of view

Hopefully we will get pictures once at the pad.

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Re: Shuttle Mobile Launcher Platform (MLP) Trip to LC-39A
« Reply #12 on: 01/11/2012 11:50 am »
Nice photos !!

So does anybody know why they moved it ?
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Re: Shuttle Mobile Launcher Platform (MLP) Trip to LC-39A
« Reply #13 on: 01/11/2012 12:26 pm »
So does anybody know why they moved it ?

Scroll to the top and read the very first post ;)

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Re: Shuttle Mobile Launcher Platform (MLP) Trip to LC-39A
« Reply #14 on: 01/11/2012 12:32 pm »
So does anybody know why they moved it ?

Scroll to the top and read the very first post ;)

Yes, but exactly what modifications to the high bay ? Surely it's too early to start modifying for SLS, is it ?  Maybe it has to do with the 21st century ground systems program?

Just curious...
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Re: Shuttle Mobile Launcher Platform (MLP) Trip to LC-39A
« Reply #15 on: 01/11/2012 01:55 pm »
On the video feed, now shows out of view

Hopefully we will get pictures once at the pad.


Current view - you get your wish.. :)
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Re: Shuttle Mobile Launcher Platform (MLP) Trip to LC-39A
« Reply #16 on: 01/11/2012 02:41 pm »
Damn they started this trip yesterday, I guess by afternoon they just parked it outside the gate at the pad and decided to finish up today?
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Re: Shuttle Mobile Launcher Platform (MLP) Trip to LC-39A
« Reply #17 on: 01/11/2012 03:26 pm »
and since is the only action on any of the camera's in town... seems like it is moving again slowly..
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Re: Shuttle Mobile Launcher Platform (MLP) Trip to LC-39A
« Reply #18 on: 01/11/2012 04:20 pm »
Wish there was a shuttle stack on that MLP
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Re: Shuttle Mobile Launcher Platform (MLP) Trip to LC-39A
« Reply #19 on: 01/11/2012 04:22 pm »
well... if you squint your eyes reeeeeaaaalllly hard..... ;)
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