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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –  In  In the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Atlantis is lowered by a sling toward the transfer aisle floor. Atlantis has been taken off its external fuel tank and solid rocket boosters stack after of the delay of its STS-125 mission to NASA's Hubble Space Telescope.  Atlantis will be returned to the Orbiter Processing Facility. Atlantis' targeted launch on Oct. 14 was delayed when a system that transfers science data from the orbiting observatory to Earth malfunctioned on Sept. 27. The new target launch date is under review. Photo credit: NASA/Jim Grossmann KSC-08pd3633

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In In the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In In the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Atlantis is lowered by a sling toward the transfer aisle floor. Atlantis has been taken off ... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In the Vehicle Assembly Building's high bay 3 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a worker closely observes space shuttle Atlantis as it rolls in after leaving Launch Pad 39A.  In the VAB, Atlantis will await launch on its STS-125 mission to repair NASA's Hubble Space Telescope.  First motion of Atlantis off the pad was at 6:48 a.m. EDT. Atlantis' targeted launch on Oct. 14 was delayed when a system that transfers science data from the orbiting observatory to Earth malfunctioned on Sept. 27. The new target launch date is under review.  Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-08pd3279

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In the Vehicle Assembly Building's high bay 3 a...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In the Vehicle Assembly Building's high bay 3 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a worker closely observes space shuttle Atlantis as it rolls in after leaving Launch Pad 39A. In ... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -  In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, or PHSF, at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a crane lowers the Multi-Use Lightweight Equipment, or MULE, carrier toward a stand. The carrier contains hardware for the STS-125 Hubble Space Telescope servicing mission that has been returned to the PHSF to await a new launch date for the mission. Atlantis' targeted launch on Oct. 14 was delayed when a system that transfers science data from the orbiting observatory to Earth malfunctioned on Sept. 27. The new target launch date is under review.  Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-08pd3258

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, o...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, or PHSF, at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a crane lowers the Multi-Use Lightweight Equipment, or MULE, carrier toward a stand. The ... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, or PHSF, at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a crane lowers the Multi-Use Lightweight Equipment, or MULE, carrier toward a stand. The carrier contains hardware for the STS-125 Hubble Space Telescope servicing mission that has been returned to the PHSF to await a new launch date for the mission. Atlantis' targeted launch on Oct. 14 was delayed when a system that transfers science data from the orbiting observatory to Earth malfunctioned on Sept. 27. The new target launch date is under review.  Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-08pd3257

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, or...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, or PHSF, at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a crane lowers the Multi-Use Lightweight Equipment, or MULE, carrier toward a stand. The c... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, or PHSF, at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a crane lifts the Multi-Use Lightweight Equipment, or MULE, carrier from the payload canister. It will be moved to a stand in the PHSF. The carrier contains hardware for the STS-125 Hubble Space Telescope servicing mission that has been returned to the PHSF to await a new launch date for the mission.  Atlantis' targeted launch on Oct. 14 was delayed when a system that transfers science data from the orbiting observatory to Earth malfunctioned on Sept. 27. The new target launch date is under review.  Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-08pd3255

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, or...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, or PHSF, at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a crane lifts the Multi-Use Lightweight Equipment, or MULE, carrier from the payload canis... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, or PHSF, at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a crane lowers the Flight Support System carrier onto a stand in the PHSF. The carrier contains hardware for the STS-125 Hubble Space Telescope servicing mission that has been returned to the PHSF to await a new launch date for the mission. Atlantis' targeted launch on Oct. 14 was delayed when a system that transfers science data from the orbiting observatory to Earth malfunctioned on Sept. 27. The new target launch date is under review.  Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-08pd3253

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, or...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, or PHSF, at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a crane lowers the Flight Support System carrier onto a stand in the PHSF. The carrier con... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, or PHSF, at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a crane moves the Multi-Use Lightweight Equipment, or MULE, carrier toward a stand. The carrier contains hardware for the STS-125 Hubble Space Telescope servicing mission that has been returned to the PHSF to await a new launch date for the mission.  Atlantis' targeted launch on Oct. 14 was delayed when a system that transfers science data from the orbiting observatory to Earth malfunctioned on Sept. 27. The new target launch date is under review.  Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-08pd3256

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, or...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, or PHSF, at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a crane moves the Multi-Use Lightweight Equipment, or MULE, carrier toward a stand. The ca... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -  In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, or PHSF, at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a crane lowers the Multi-Use Lightweight Equipment, or MULE, carrier onto a stand. The carrier contains hardware for the STS-125 Hubble Space Telescope servicing mission that has been returned to the PHSF to await a new launch date for the mission. Atlantis' targeted launch on Oct. 14 was delayed when a system that transfers science data from the orbiting observatory to Earth malfunctioned on Sept. 27. The new target launch date is under review.  Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-08pd3259

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, o...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, or PHSF, at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a crane lowers the Multi-Use Lightweight Equipment, or MULE, carrier onto a stand. The ca... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, or PHSF, at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a crane lifts the Multi-Use Lightweight Equipment, or MULE, carrier from the payload canister. It will be moved to a stand in the PHSF. The carrier contains hardware for the STS-125 Hubble Space Telescope servicing mission that has been returned to the PHSF to await a new launch date for the mission.  Atlantis' targeted launch on Oct. 14 was delayed when a system that transfers science data from the orbiting observatory to Earth malfunctioned on Sept. 27. The new target launch date is under review.  Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-08pd3254

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, or...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, or PHSF, at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a crane lifts the Multi-Use Lightweight Equipment, or MULE, carrier from the payload canis... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, or PHSF, at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a crane lifts the Flight Support System carrier from the payload canister toward a stand in the PHSF. The carrier contains hardware for the STS-125 Hubble Space Telescope servicing mission that has been returned to the PHSF to await a new launch date for the mission.  Atlantis' targeted launch on Oct. 14 was delayed when a system that transfers science data from the orbiting observatory to Earth malfunctioned on Sept. 27. The new target launch date is under review.  Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-08pd3252

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, or...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, or PHSF, at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a crane lifts the Flight Support System carrier from the payload canister toward a stand i... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, or PHSF, at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a crane lifts the Flight Support System carrier from the payload canister. It will be moved to a stand in the PHSF. The carrier contains hardware for the STS-125 Hubble Space Telescope servicing mission that has been returned to the PHSF to await a new launch date for the mission. Atlantis' targeted launch on Oct. 14 was delayed when a system that transfers science data from the orbiting observatory to Earth malfunctioned on Sept. 27. The new target launch date is under review.  Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-08pd3251

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, or...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, or PHSF, at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a crane lifts the Flight Support System carrier from the payload canister. It will be move... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -   Despite the incline, space shuttle Atlantis remains on a level plane as it rolls off Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.  First motion was at 6:48 a.m. EDT.  The crawler-transporter underneath the mobile launcher platform maintains the level plane through a leveling system designed to keep the top of the space shuttle vehicle vertical. This system also provides the leveling operations required to negotiate the 5-percent ramp leading to the launch pads.  Atlantis is rolling back to the Vehicle Assembly Building to await launch on its STS-125 mission to repair NASA's Hubble Space Telescope.  Atlantis' targeted launch on Oct. 14 was delayed when a system that transfers science data from the orbiting observatory to Earth malfunctioned on Sept. 27. The new target launch date is under review.  The space shuttle is mounted on a Mobile Launcher Platform and will be delivered to the Vehicle Assembly Building atop a crawler transporter. traveling slower than 1 mph during the 3.4-mile journey.  The rollback is expected to take approximately six hours.  Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-08pd3270

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Despite the incline, space shuttle Atlantis r...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Despite the incline, space shuttle Atlantis remains on a level plane as it rolls off Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. First motion was at 6:48 a.m. EDT. The c... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - With a glimpse of the rising sun behind it, space shuttle Atlantis rolls away from Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.  First motion was at 6:48 a.m. EDT. Atlantis is rolling back to the Vehicle Assembly Building to await launch on its STS-125 mission to repair NASA's Hubble Space Telescope.  Atlantis' targeted launch on Oct. 14 was delayed when a system that transfers science data from the orbiting observatory to Earth malfunctioned on Sept. 27. The new target launch date is under review.  The space shuttle is mounted on a Mobile Launcher Platform and will be delivered to the Vehicle Assembly Building atop a crawler transporter. traveling slower than 1 mph during the 3.4-mile journey.  The rollback is expected to take approximately six hours.  Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-08pd3267

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - With a glimpse of the rising sun behind it, spa...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - With a glimpse of the rising sun behind it, space shuttle Atlantis rolls away from Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. First motion was at 6:48 a.m. EDT. Atlantis i... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Viewed from above, space shuttle Atlantis arrives in the Vehicle Assembly Building's high bay 3 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida after rolling back from Launch Pad 39A. In the VAB, Atlantis will await launch on its STS-125 mission to repair NASA's Hubble Space Telescope.  First motion of Atlantis off the pad was at 6:48 a.m. EDT. The journey was expected to take about six hours. Atlantis' targeted launch on Oct. 14 was delayed when a system that transfers science data from the orbiting observatory to Earth malfunctioned on Sept. 27. The new target launch date is under review.  Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-08pd3278

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Viewed from above, space shuttle Atlantis arriv...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Viewed from above, space shuttle Atlantis arrives in the Vehicle Assembly Building's high bay 3 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida after rolling back from Launch Pad 39A. In the VA... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -    Next to the waters of the Banana River, space shuttle Atlantis rolls away from the rotating and fixed service structures on  Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.  At far right is Launch Pad 39B where space shuttle Endeavour is seen.  First motion of Atlantis was at 6:48 a.m. EDT. Atlantis is rolling back to the Vehicle Assembly Building to await launch on its STS-125 mission to repair NASA's Hubble Space Telescope.  Atlantis' targeted launch on Oct. 14 was delayed when a system that transfers science data from the orbiting observatory to Earth malfunctioned on Sept. 27. The new target launch date is under review.  The space shuttle is mounted on a Mobile Launcher Platform and will be delivered to the Vehicle Assembly Building atop a crawler transporter. traveling slower than 1 mph during the 3.4-mile journey.  The rollback is expected to take approximately six hours.  Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-08pd3271

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Next to the waters of the Banana River, spac...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Next to the waters of the Banana River, space shuttle Atlantis rolls away from the rotating and fixed service structures on Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. ... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Space shuttle Atlantis (right) rolls toward the Vehicle Assembly Building (far left) via the crawlerway at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida after rolling back from Launch Pad 39A. In the VAB, Atlantis will await launch on its STS-125 mission to repair NASA's Hubble Space Telescope.  Between them is the Pegasus barge in the turn basin.  First motion of Atlantis off the pad was at 6:48 a.m. EDT. The journey was expected to take about six hours. Atlantis' targeted launch on Oct. 14 was delayed when a system that transfers science data from the orbiting observatory to Earth malfunctioned on Sept. 27. The new target launch date is under review.  Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-08pd3273

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Space shuttle Atlantis (right) rolls toward the...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Space shuttle Atlantis (right) rolls toward the Vehicle Assembly Building (far left) via the crawlerway at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida after rolling back from Launch Pad 39A. I... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In the Vehicle Assembly Building's high bay 3 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Atlantis comes to rest after its six-hour journey from Launch Pad 39A.  In the VAB, Atlantis will await launch on its STS-125 mission to repair NASA's Hubble Space Telescope.  First motion of Atlantis off the pad was at 6:48 a.m. EDT. Atlantis' targeted launch on Oct. 14 was delayed when a system that transfers science data from the orbiting observatory to Earth malfunctioned on Sept. 27. The new target launch date is under review.  Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-08pd3280

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In the Vehicle Assembly Building's high bay 3 a...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In the Vehicle Assembly Building's high bay 3 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Atlantis comes to rest after its six-hour journey from Launch Pad 39A. In the VAB, ... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -  Space shuttle Atlantis rolls through the open gate of Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.  First motion was at 6:48 a.m. EDT.  Atlantis is rolling back to the Vehicle Assembly Building to await launch on its STS-125 mission to repair NASA's Hubble Space Telescope.  Atlantis' targeted launch on Oct. 14 was delayed when a system that transfers science data from the orbiting observatory to Earth malfunctioned on Sept. 27. The new target launch date is under review.  The space shuttle is mounted on a Mobile Launcher Platform and will be delivered to the Vehicle Assembly Building atop a crawler transporter. traveling slower than 1 mph during the 3.4-mile journey.  The rollback is expected to take approximately six hours.  Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-08pd3269

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Space shuttle Atlantis rolls through the open ...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Space shuttle Atlantis rolls through the open gate of Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. First motion was at 6:48 a.m. EDT. Atlantis is rolling back to the Vehic... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Under cloudy skies above Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Atlantis begins to roll away from the pad. First motion was at 6:48 a.m. EDT. At left are the fixed service structure topped by its 80-foot lightning mast and the rotating service structure. Atlantis is rolling back to the Vehicle Assembly Building to await launch on its STS-125 mission to repair NASA's Hubble Space Telescope.  Atlantis' targeted launch on Oct. 14 was delayed when a system that transfers science data from the orbiting observatory to Earth malfunctioned on Sept. 27. The new target launch date is under review.  The space shuttle is mounted on a Mobile Launcher Platform and will be delivered to the Vehicle Assembly Building atop a crawler transporter. traveling slower than 1 mph during the 3.4-mile journey.  The rollback is expected to take approximately six hours.  Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-08pd3264

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Under cloudy skies above Launch Pad 39A at NASA...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Under cloudy skies above Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Atlantis begins to roll away from the pad. First motion was at 6:48 a.m. EDT. At left are ... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Space Shuttle Atlantis is viewed from an upper level of the fixed service structure on Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.  Visible are the orange external tank, a solid rocket booster and Atlantis.  In the foreground is the White Room at the end of the orbiter access arm. Atlantis is rolling back to the Vehicle Assembly Building to await launch on its STS-125 mission to repair NASA's Hubble Space Telescope.  Atlantis' targeted launch on Oct. 14 was delayed when a system that transfers science data from the orbiting observatory to Earth malfunctioned on Sept. 27. The new target launch date is under review.  The space shuttle is mounted on a Mobile Launcher Platform and will be delivered to the Vehicle Assembly Building atop a crawler transporter. traveling slower than 1 mph during the 3.4-mile journey.  The rollback is expected to take approximately six hours.  Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-08pd3262

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Space Shuttle Atlantis is viewed from an upper ...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Space Shuttle Atlantis is viewed from an upper level of the fixed service structure on Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Visible are the orange external tank, a s... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Space shuttle Atlantis rolls through the open doors of the Vehicle Assembly Building's high bay 3 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida after rolling back from Launch Pad 39A. In the VAB, Atlantis will await launch on its STS-125 mission to repair NASA's Hubble Space Telescope.  First motion of Atlantis off the pad was at 6:48 a.m. EDT. The journey was expected to take about six hours. Atlantis' targeted launch on Oct. 14 was delayed when a system that transfers science data from the orbiting observatory to Earth malfunctioned on Sept. 27. The new target launch date is under review.  Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-08pd3277

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Space shuttle Atlantis rolls through the open d...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Space shuttle Atlantis rolls through the open doors of the Vehicle Assembly Building's high bay 3 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida after rolling back from Launch Pad 39A. In the ... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the rotating service structure has been rolled back to allow space shuttle Atlantis to roll off the pad.  Atlantis is rolling back to the Vehicle Assembly Building to await launch on its STS-125 mission to repair NASA's Hubble Space Telescope.  Atlantis' targeted launch on Oct. 14 was delayed when a system that transfers science data from the orbiting observatory to Earth malfunctioned on Sept. 27. The new target launch date is under review.  The space shuttle is mounted on a Mobile Launcher Platform and will be delivered to the Vehicle Assembly Building atop a crawler transporter. traveling slower than 1 mph during the 3.4-mile journey.  The rollback is expected to take approximately six hours.  Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-08pd3261

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Cente...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the rotating service structure has been rolled back to allow space shuttle Atlantis to roll off the pad. Atlantis is rolling ... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Atlantis begins to roll away from the pad. First motion was at 6:48 a.m. EDT. Atlantis is rolling back to the Vehicle Assembly Building to await launch on its STS-125 mission to repair NASA's Hubble Space Telescope.  Atlantis' targeted launch on Oct. 14 was delayed when a system that transfers science data from the orbiting observatory to Earth malfunctioned on Sept. 27. The new target launch date is under review.  The space shuttle is mounted on a Mobile Launcher Platform and will be delivered to the Vehicle Assembly Building atop a crawler transporter. traveling slower than 1 mph during the 3.4-mile journey.  The rollback is expected to take approximately six hours.  Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-08pd3263

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Cente...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Atlantis begins to roll away from the pad. First motion was at 6:48 a.m. EDT. Atlantis is rolling back to the Ve... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Space Space shuttle Atlantis rolls through the open doors of the Vehicle Assembly Building's high bay 3 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida after rolling back from Launch Pad 39A. In the VAB, Atlantis will await launch on its STS-125 mission to repair NASA's Hubble Space Telescope.  First motion of Atlantis off the pad was at 6:48 a.m. EDT. The journey was expected to take about six hours.  Atlantis' targeted launch on Oct. 14 was delayed when a system that transfers science data from the orbiting observatory to Earth malfunctioned on Sept. 27. The new target launch date is under review.  Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-08pd3276

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Space Space shuttle Atlantis rolls through the ...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Space Space shuttle Atlantis rolls through the open doors of the Vehicle Assembly Building's high bay 3 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida after rolling back from Launch Pad 39A. I... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Space shuttle Atlantis rolls toward the open doors of the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida after rolling back from Launch Pad 39A. In the VAB, Atlantis will await launch on its STS-125 mission to repair NASA's Hubble Space Telescope.  First motion of Atlantis off the pad was at 6:48 a.m. EDT. The journey was expected to take about six hours.  Atlantis' targeted launch on Oct. 14 was delayed when a system that transfers science data from the orbiting observatory to Earth malfunctioned on Sept. 27. The new target launch date is under review.  Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-08pd3275

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Space shuttle Atlantis rolls toward the open do...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Space shuttle Atlantis rolls toward the open doors of the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida after rolling back from Launch Pad 39A. In the VAB, Atlantis ... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -   On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a worker checks for distance between the bottom of the mobile launcher platform and the top of the mount mechanism as space shuttle Atlantis is prepared to roll off the pad. Atlantis sits on the mobile launcher platform, which in turn rests on the crawler-transporter. Atlantis is rolling back to the Vehicle Assembly Building to await launch on its STS-125 mission to repair NASA's Hubble Space Telescope.  Atlantis' targeted launch on Oct. 14 was delayed when a system that transfers science data from the orbiting observatory to Earth malfunctioned on Sept. 27. The new target launch date is under review. The rollback is expected to take approximately six hours.  Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-08pd3260

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Cen...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a worker checks for distance between the bottom of the mobile launcher platform and the top of the mount mechanism as space ... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Silhouetted against the early morning sky, space shuttle Atlantis begins to roll away from Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.  First motion was at 6:48 a.m. EDT.  At left are the fixed service structure topped by its 80-foot lightning mast and the rotating service structure. Atlantis is rolling back to the Vehicle Assembly Building to await launch on its STS-125 mission to repair NASA's Hubble Space Telescope.  Atlantis' targeted launch on Oct. 14 was delayed when a system that transfers science data from the orbiting observatory to Earth malfunctioned on Sept. 27. The new target launch date is under review.  The space shuttle is mounted on a Mobile Launcher Platform and will be delivered to the Vehicle Assembly Building atop a crawler transporter. traveling slower than 1 mph during the 3.4-mile journey.  The rollback is expected to take approximately six hours.  Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-08pd3266

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Silhouetted against the early morning sky, spac...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Silhouetted against the early morning sky, space shuttle Atlantis begins to roll away from Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. First motion was at 6:48 a.m. EDT. A... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -    Space shuttle Atlantis rolls away from the rotating and fixed service structures (right) on  Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. First motion was at 6:48 a.m. EDT. Atlantis sits on the mobile launcher platform, which in turn rests on the crawler-transporter, traveling less than 1 mph. Atlantis is rolling back to the Vehicle Assembly Building to await launch on its STS-125 mission to repair NASA's Hubble Space Telescope.  Atlantis' targeted launch on Oct. 14 was delayed when a system that transfers science data from the orbiting observatory to Earth malfunctioned on Sept. 27. The new target launch date is under review.  The space shuttle is mounted on a Mobile Launcher Platform and will be delivered to the Vehicle Assembly Building atop a crawler transporter. traveling slower than 1 mph during the 3.4-mile journey.  The rollback is expected to take approximately six hours.  Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-08pd3272

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Space shuttle Atlantis rolls away from the r...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Space shuttle Atlantis rolls away from the rotating and fixed service structures (right) on Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. First motion was at 6:48 a.m. EDT... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Space shuttle Atlantis rolls via the crawlerway to the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida after rolling back from Launch Pad 39A. In the VAB, Atlantis will await launch on its STS-125 mission to repair NASA's Hubble Space Telescope.  First motion of Atlantis off the pad was at 6:48 a.m. EDT. The journey was expected to take about six hours. Atlantis' targeted launch on Oct. 14 was delayed when a system that transfers science data from the orbiting observatory to Earth malfunctioned on Sept. 27. The new target launch date is under review.  Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-08pd3274

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Space shuttle Atlantis rolls via the crawlerway...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Space shuttle Atlantis rolls via the crawlerway to the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida after rolling back from Launch Pad 39A. In the VAB, Atlantis wil... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -  Space shuttle Atlantis rolls away from Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.  First motion was at 6:48 a.m. EDT.  In the background are the open rotating service structure and the fixed service structure topped by its 80-foot-tall lightning mast.  Atlantis is rolling back to the Vehicle Assembly Building to await launch on its STS-125 mission to repair NASA's Hubble Space Telescope.  Atlantis' targeted launch on Oct. 14 was delayed when a system that transfers science data from the orbiting observatory to Earth malfunctioned on Sept. 27. The new target launch date is under review.  The space shuttle is mounted on a Mobile Launcher Platform and will be delivered to the Vehicle Assembly Building atop a crawler transporter. traveling slower than 1 mph during the 3.4-mile journey.  The rollback is expected to take approximately six hours.  Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-08pd3268

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Space shuttle Atlantis rolls away from Launch ...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Space shuttle Atlantis rolls away from Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. First motion was at 6:48 a.m. EDT. In the background are the open rotating service stru... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In the early morning hours, space shuttle Atlantis begins to roll away from Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.  First motion was at 6:48 a.m. EDT. At left are the fixed service structure topped by its 80-foot lightning mast and the rotating service structure.  At far left is the 300,000-gallon water tower, which contents are used for sound suppression during liftoff. Atlantis is rolling back to the Vehicle Assembly Building to await launch on its STS-125 mission to repair NASA's Hubble Space Telescope.  Atlantis' targeted launch on Oct. 14 was delayed when a system that transfers science data from the orbiting observatory to Earth malfunctioned on Sept. 27. The new target launch date is under review.  The space shuttle is mounted on a Mobile Launcher Platform and will be delivered to the Vehicle Assembly Building atop a crawler transporter. traveling slower than 1 mph during the 3.4-mile journey.  The rollback is expected to take approximately six hours.  Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-08pd3265

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In the early morning hours, space shuttle Atlan...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In the early morning hours, space shuttle Atlantis begins to roll away from Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. First motion was at 6:48 a.m. EDT. At left are the f... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –  Space shuttle Atlantis is towed out of the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.  Atlantis was removed from its external fuel tank and solid rocket boosters stack after the delay of its STS-125 mission to NASA's Hubble Space Telescope.  It is returning to the Orbiter Processing Facility. Atlantis' targeted launch on Oct. 14 was delayed when a system that transfers science data from the orbiting observatory to Earth malfunctioned on Sept. 27. The new target launch date is under review. Photo credit: NASA/Dimitri Gerondidakis KSC-08pd3648

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Atlantis is towed out of the Veh...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Atlantis is towed out of the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Atlantis was removed from its external fuel tank and solid rocket booster... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –  In the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Atlantis hangs suspended above the transfer aisle floor. Atlantis has been taken off its external fuel tank and solid rocket boosters stack after of the delay of its STS-125 mission to NASA's Hubble Space Telescope.  Atlantis will be returned to the Orbiter Processing Facility. Atlantis' targeted launch on Oct. 14 was delayed when a system that transfers science data from the orbiting observatory to Earth malfunctioned on Sept. 27. The new target launch date is under review. Photo credit: NASA/Jim Grossmann KSC-08pd3634

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Ken...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Atlantis hangs suspended above the transfer aisle floor. Atlantis has been taken off its externa... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –  As it hangs suspended in the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Atlantis is being fitted with an apparatus that will help lower it to a horizontal position.  Atlantis has been taken off its external fuel tank and solid rocket boosters stack after of the delay of its STS-125 mission to NASA's Hubble Space Telescope.  Atlantis will be returned to the Orbiter Processing Facility. Atlantis' targeted launch on Oct. 14 was delayed when a system that transfers science data from the orbiting observatory to Earth malfunctioned on Sept. 27. The new target launch date is under review. Photo credit: NASA/Jim Grossmann KSC-08pd3636

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – As it hangs suspended in the Vehicle Assembly ...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – As it hangs suspended in the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Atlantis is being fitted with an apparatus that will help lower it to a ho... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –  In the transfer aisle of the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Atlantis has been lowered to a horizontal position and its wheels lowered.  Atlantis has been removed from its external fuel tank and solid rocket boosters stack after the delay of its STS-125 mission to NASA's Hubble Space Telescope.  Atlantis will be returned to the Orbiter Processing Facility. Atlantis' targeted launch on Oct. 14 was delayed when a system that transfers science data from the orbiting observatory to Earth malfunctioned on Sept. 27. The new target launch date is under review. Photo credit: NASA/Troy Cryder KSC-08pd3640

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the transfer aisle of the Vehicle Assembly ...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the transfer aisle of the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Atlantis has been lowered to a horizontal position and its wheels lowered.... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –  Space shuttle Atlantis is towed out of the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.  Atlantis was removed from its external fuel tank and solid rocket boosters stack after the delay of its STS-125 mission to NASA's Hubble Space Telescope.  It is returning to the Orbiter Processing Facility. Atlantis' targeted launch on Oct. 14 was delayed when a system that transfers science data from the orbiting observatory to Earth malfunctioned on Sept. 27. The new target launch date is under review. Photo credit: NASA/Tim Jacobs KSC-08pd3645

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Atlantis is towed out of the Veh...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Atlantis is towed out of the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Atlantis was removed from its external fuel tank and solid rocket booster... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –  Space shuttle Atlantis is towed into the Orbiter Processing Facility.  Atlantis was removed from its external fuel tank and solid rocket boosters stack in the Vehicle Assembly Building after the delay of its STS-125 mission to NASA's Hubble Space Telescope. Atlantis' targeted launch on Oct. 14 was delayed when a system that transfers science data from the orbiting observatory to Earth malfunctioned on Sept. 27. The new target launch date is under review. Photo credit: NASA/Tim Jacobs KSC-08pd3647

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Atlantis is towed into the Orbit...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Atlantis is towed into the Orbiter Processing Facility. Atlantis was removed from its external fuel tank and solid rocket boosters stack in the Vehicle Assembly Building a... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –  As it hangs suspended in the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Atlantis is being fitted with an apparatus that will help lower it to a horizontal position.  Atlantis has been taken off its external fuel tank and solid rocket boosters stack after of the delay of its STS-125 mission to NASA's Hubble Space Telescope.  Atlantis will be returned to the Orbiter Processing Facility. Atlantis' targeted launch on Oct. 14 was delayed when a system that transfers science data from the orbiting observatory to Earth malfunctioned on Sept. 27. The new target launch date is under review. Photo credit: NASA/Jim Grossmann KSC-08pd3635

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – As it hangs suspended in the Vehicle Assembly ...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – As it hangs suspended in the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Atlantis is being fitted with an apparatus that will help lower it to a ho... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –   In the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Atlantis is lifted by a sling.  Atlantis is being taken off its external fuel tank and solid rocket boosters stack after of the delay of its STS-125 mission to NASA's Hubble Space Telescope.  Atlantis will be returned to the Orbiter Processing Facility. Atlantis' targeted launch on Oct. 14 was delayed when a system that transfers science data from the orbiting observatory to Earth malfunctioned on Sept. 27. The new target launch date is under review. Photo credit: NASA/Jim Grossmann KSC-08pd3630

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Ke...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Atlantis is lifted by a sling. Atlantis is being taken off its external fuel tank and solid ro... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –  Space shuttle Atlantis is towed into the Orbiter Processing Facility.  Atlantis was removed from its external fuel tank and solid rocket boosters stack in the Vehicle Assembly Building after the delay of its STS-125 mission to NASA's Hubble Space Telescope. Atlantis' targeted launch on Oct. 14 was delayed when a system that transfers science data from the orbiting observatory to Earth malfunctioned on Sept. 27. The new target launch date is under review. Photo credit: NASA/Dimitri Gerondidakis KSC-08pd3651

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Atlantis is towed into the Orbit...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Atlantis is towed into the Orbiter Processing Facility. Atlantis was removed from its external fuel tank and solid rocket boosters stack in the Vehicle Assembly Building a... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –  Space shuttle Atlantis is towed from the Vehicle Assembly Building to the Orbiter Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Atlantis was removed from its external fuel tank and solid rocket boosters stack after the delay of its STS-125 mission to NASA's Hubble Space Telescope. Atlantis' targeted launch on Oct. 14 was delayed when a system that transfers science data from the orbiting observatory to Earth malfunctioned on Sept. 27. The new target launch date is under review. Photo credit: NASA/Tim Jacobs KSC-08pd3646

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Atlantis is towed from the Vehic...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Atlantis is towed from the Vehicle Assembly Building to the Orbiter Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Atlantis was removed from its external fu... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –  This close-up shows space shuttle Atlantis being lowered onto its wheels in the transfer aisle of the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Atlantis has been removed from its external fuel tank and solid rocket boosters stack after the delay of its STS-125 mission to NASA's Hubble Space Telescope.  Atlantis will be returned to the Orbiter Processing Facility. Atlantis' targeted launch on Oct. 14 was delayed when a system that transfers science data from the orbiting observatory to Earth malfunctioned on Sept. 27. The new target launch date is under review. Photo credit: NASA/Troy Cryder KSC-08pd3641

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – This close-up shows space shuttle Atlantis bei...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – This close-up shows space shuttle Atlantis being lowered onto its wheels in the transfer aisle of the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Atlantis has be... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –  Space shuttle Atlantis is towed out of the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.  Atlantis was removed from its external fuel tank and solid rocket boosters stack after the delay of its STS-125 mission to NASA's Hubble Space Telescope.  It is returning to the Orbiter Processing Facility.  Atlantis' targeted launch on Oct. 14 was delayed when a system that transfers science data from the orbiting observatory to Earth malfunctioned on Sept. 27. The new target launch date is under review. Photo credit: NASA/Dimitri Gerondidakis KSC-08pd3649

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Atlantis is towed out of the Veh...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Atlantis is towed out of the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Atlantis was removed from its external fuel tank and solid rocket booster... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –  Space shuttle Atlantis is lowered onto its wheels in the transfer aisle of the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Atlantis has been removed from its external fuel tank and solid rocket boosters stack after the delay of its STS-125 mission to NASA's Hubble Space Telescope.  Atlantis will be returned to the Orbiter Processing Facility. Atlantis' targeted launch on Oct. 14 was delayed when a system that transfers science data from the orbiting observatory to Earth malfunctioned on Sept. 27. The new target launch date is under review. Photo credit: NASA/Troy Cryder KSC-08pd3643

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Atlantis is lowered onto its whe...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Atlantis is lowered onto its wheels in the transfer aisle of the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Atlantis has been removed from its ext... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –    In the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Atlantis is lifted by a sling.  Atlantis is being taken off its external fuel tank and solid rocket boosters stack after of the delay of its STS-125 mission to NASA's Hubble Space Telescope.  Atlantis will be returned to the Orbiter Processing Facility. Atlantis' targeted launch on Oct. 14 was delayed when a system that transfers science data from the orbiting observatory to Earth malfunctioned on Sept. 27. The new target launch date is under review. Photo credit: NASA/Jim Grossmann KSC-08pd3631

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's K...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Atlantis is lifted by a sling. Atlantis is being taken off its external fuel tank and solid r... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –  Space shuttle Atlantis is towed out of the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.  Atlantis was removed from its external fuel tank and solid rocket boosters stack after the delay of its STS-125 mission to NASA's Hubble Space Telescope.  It is returning to the Orbiter Processing Facility.  Atlantis' targeted launch on Oct. 14 was delayed when a system that transfers science data from the orbiting observatory to Earth malfunctioned on Sept. 27. The new target launch date is under review. Photo credit: NASA/Dimitri Gerondidakis KSC-08pd3650

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Atlantis is towed out of the Veh...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Atlantis is towed out of the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Atlantis was removed from its external fuel tank and solid rocket booster... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –  In the transfer aisle of the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Atlantis has been lowered to a horizontal position.  Atlantis has been taken off its external fuel tank and solid rocket boosters stack after of the delay of its STS-125 mission to NASA's Hubble Space Telescope.  Atlantis will be returned to the Orbiter Processing Facility. Atlantis' targeted launch on Oct. 14 was delayed when a system that transfers science data from the orbiting observatory to Earth malfunctioned on Sept. 27. The new target launch date is under review. Photo credit: NASA/Jim Grossmann KSC-08pd3638

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the transfer aisle of the Vehicle Assembly ...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the transfer aisle of the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Atlantis has been lowered to a horizontal position. Atlantis has been tak... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –  In the transfer aisle of the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the sling is removed from space shuttle Atlantis before its return to the Orbiter Processing Facility.  Atlantis was removed from its external fuel tank and solid rocket boosters stack after the delay of its STS-125 mission to NASA's Hubble Space Telescope. Atlantis' targeted launch on Oct. 14 was delayed when a system that transfers science data from the orbiting observatory to Earth malfunctioned on Sept. 27. The new target launch date is under review. Photo credit: NASA/Tim Jacobs KSC-08pd3644

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the transfer aisle of the Vehicle Assembly ...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the transfer aisle of the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the sling is removed from space shuttle Atlantis before its return to the Orbiter Proces... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –  In the transfer aisle of the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Atlantis is lowered to a horizontal position.  Atlantis has been taken off its external fuel tank and solid rocket boosters stack after of the delay of its STS-125 mission to NASA's Hubble Space Telescope.  Atlantis will be returned to the Orbiter Processing Facility. Atlantis' targeted launch on Oct. 14 was delayed when a system that transfers science data from the orbiting observatory to Earth malfunctioned on Sept. 27. The new target launch date is under review. Photo credit: NASA/Jim Grossmann KSC-08pd3637

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the transfer aisle of the Vehicle Assembly ...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the transfer aisle of the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Atlantis is lowered to a horizontal position. Atlantis has been taken off... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –  This close-up shows space shuttle Atlantis being lowered onto its wheels in the transfer aisle of the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Atlantis has been removed from its external fuel tank and solid rocket boosters stack after the delay of its STS-125 mission to NASA's Hubble Space Telescope.  Atlantis will be returned to the Orbiter Processing Facility. Atlantis' targeted launch on Oct. 14 was delayed when a system that transfers science data from the orbiting observatory to Earth malfunctioned on Sept. 27. The new target launch date is under review. Photo credit: NASA/Troy Cryder KSC-08pd3642

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – This close-up shows space shuttle Atlantis bei...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – This close-up shows space shuttle Atlantis being lowered onto its wheels in the transfer aisle of the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Atlantis has be... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –  In the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Atlantis is lowered by a sling toward the transfer aisle floor. Atlantis has been taken off its external fuel tank and solid rocket boosters stack after of the delay of its STS-125 mission to NASA's Hubble Space Telescope.  Atlantis will be returned to the Orbiter Processing Facility. Atlantis' targeted launch on Oct. 14 was delayed when a system that transfers science data from the orbiting observatory to Earth malfunctioned on Sept. 27. The new target launch date is under review. Photo credit: NASA/Jim Grossmann KSC-08pd3632

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Ken...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Atlantis is lowered by a sling toward the transfer aisle floor. Atlantis has been taken off its ... More