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#820
by
DaveS
on 12 Jan, 2013 13:27
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What will be done with the actual ET doors since they will be taken off?
They were taken off prior to the transfer to the VAB for the final time:
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#821
by
Overflow
on 12 Jan, 2013 23:36
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Will they be on display?
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#822
by
jacqmans
on 21 Feb, 2013 15:24
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From Spaceflight Now facebook page:
The Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex officials pose with Atlantis logo. Exhibit opens to the world June 29.
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#823
by
collectSPACE
on 21 Feb, 2013 17:07
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'Space Shuttle Atlantis' exhibit gains logo, official opening datehttp://www.collectspace.com/news/news-022113a.htmlNASA's final space shuttle to return from Earth orbit will be exhibited to the public in a facility that bears simply the retired orbiter's name, the Florida visitor center that has been entrusted with space shuttle Atlantis' display announced on Thursday (Feb. 21).
NASA's Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida also revealed the logo for its new 90,000 square-foot, $100 million "Space Shuttle Atlantis" exhibit, which will be used on monument signage at the entrance and on a variety of retail merchandise, marketing and promotional materials when the building opens to the public on June 29.
"Although the ["Space Shuttle Atlantis"] multimillion-dollar interactive exhibit encompasses much, much more than the display of Atlantis, there is no denying, she is truly the star of the show," Bill Moore, chief operating officer of the visitor complex, said.
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#824
by
Overflow
on 21 Feb, 2013 18:20
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Dang. You guys beat me to it!
I love the logo. I'm so ready to see my favorite orbiter.
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#825
by
gordo
on 21 Feb, 2013 20:03
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its missing the "A" ..lol
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#826
by
DaveS
on 21 Feb, 2013 20:06
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its missing the "A" ..lol
The orbiter outline is supposed to the "A" in "Atlantis".
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#827
by
wkann
on 21 Feb, 2013 22:56
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Today, the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, revealed the logo for its new "Space Shuttle Atlantis" exhibit, they also announced that it will open to the public on June 29.
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#828
by
brettreds2k
on 22 Feb, 2013 11:53
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Are there any updated pictures of the interior construction status? I forget when does Atlantis get her plastic taken off so they can prepare to open her bay doors?
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#829
by
OV135
on 22 Feb, 2013 14:07
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#830
by
brettreds2k
on 22 Feb, 2013 14:12
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Yeah the orange is supposed to represent the fiery re entry she went through to come home at the end of each mission.
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#831
by
Overflow
on 22 Feb, 2013 23:21
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#832
by
Overflow
on 22 Feb, 2013 23:21
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Yeah the orange is supposed to represent the fiery re entry she went through to come home at the end of each mission.
And launch.
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#833
by
collectSPACE
on 23 Feb, 2013 02:04
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And launch.
According to the Visitor Complex, the color choice was specifically meant to evoke re-entry.
A work of art in itself, the exterior of the Atlantis exhibit features two sweeping architectural elements, or "wings" representing the space shuttle’s launch and return. The outer layer of the building, which is being cloaked in iridescent hues of orange and gold, represents the fiery-glow of re-entry. The taller, internal wing of the building is being covered in a shimmering tile pattern in varying tones of gray designed to represent the tiled underside of the orbiter.Launch is represented by the simulated/replica stack at the entranceway to the building.
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#834
by
collectSPACE
on 23 Feb, 2013 02:06
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I forget when does Atlantis get her plastic taken off so they can prepare to open her bay doors?
Construction continues on schedule inside the exhibit as well. In May, Atlantis will be uncovered from its protective shrink wrap. The orbiter's cargo bay doors will be opened and a full-scale model of the Hubble Space Telescope will be installed inside the building along with some 60 other exhibits and artifacts.http://www.collectspace.com/news/news-022113a.htmlAccording to Visitor Complex officials, it will take two weeks to open the payload bay doors, from start to finish. It is a very slow, methodical process.
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#835
by
jacqmans
on 23 Feb, 2013 09:55
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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Tim Macy, Delaware North Companies Parks and Resorts director of project development, speaks to news media representatives during the announcement of the opening date of the date the facility will officially open and for the unveiling of the exhibit's newly designed logo. The "Space Shuttle Atlantis" exhibit will open June 29, 2013. Last November, the space shuttle Atlantis made its historic final journey to its new home, traveling 10 miles from the Kennedy Space Center's Vehicle Assembly Building to the spaceport's visitor complex. The new $100 million Atlantis facility will be a 90,000-square-foot, interactive exhibit that tells the story of the 30-year Space Shuttle Program and highlights the future of space exploration. Photo credit: NASA/Jim Grossmann
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#836
by
funkyjive
on 04 Mar, 2013 03:45
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First time posting on this site. I was thrilled to see one of the sites dedicated to one of my other interests cross over into spaceflight. Anyways, here are some construction photos from inside. (As a bonus some SpaceX CRS-2 launch pics). Credit to themeparkreview.
http://www.themeparkreview.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=64963
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#837
by
woods170
on 04 Mar, 2013 12:25
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First time posting on this site. I was thrilled to see one of the sites dedicated to one of my other interests cross over into spaceflight. Anyways, here are some construction photos from inside. (As a bonus some SpaceX CRS-2 launch pics). Credit to themeparkreview.
http://www.themeparkreview.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=64963
Welcome to the forum! And thanks for the pictures. Impressive!
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#838
by
OV135
on 04 Mar, 2013 13:31
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Great photos.
This new exhibit gives me an idea for a new diorama for an unbuilt orbiter model I have.
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#839
by
Davejfb
on 04 Mar, 2013 19:10
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