Atlantis' Left Wing Panel Installation
Installation of a panel on Atlantis' left wing continues at Rockwell's Palmdale plant on Oct. 26, 1982.
Atlantis' Left Wing Glove Inspected
Engineers inspect Atlantis' left wing glove prior to its installation. This photo was taken at Rockwell's Palmdale facility on Oct. 12, 1982.
Inital Fabrication and Assembly of Atlantis' Upper Fuselage
The initial fabrication and assembly of Atlantis' upper fuselage continues at the Rockwell Downey facility on Sept. 21, 1982.
Atlantis' Engineers From Above
An overhead shot of shuttle engineers as they prepare to install Atlantis' right inboard elevon at Rockwell's Palmdale facility on Nov. 22, 1982.
Preparations Continue
Preparations continue on Atlantis' aft fuselage for its delivery to Rockwell, Palmdale from Rockwell, Downey in May 1983.
Construction Underway
Construction of Atlantis' lower forward fuselage was well underway on Nov. 8, 1983 at Rockwell's Palmdale plant.
Atlantis' Aft Fuselage Prepared for Delivery
Engineers prepare Atlantis' aft fuselage for delivery to Rockwell's Palmdale facility from the Downey plant on May 21, 1983.
Assembly of Atlantis' Forward Reaction Control System
Atlantis' forward reaction control system is assembled at Rockwell's Palmdale facility in this photo from Oct. 6, 1983.
President Reagan with Atlantis
President Reagan stands in front of Atlantis' aft fuselage at Rockwell's Downey facility in this photo from May 25, 1982.
Atlantis' Delivery from Palmdale
Atlantis' mid fuselage is delivered to Rockwell's Palmdale plant from General Dynamics.
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