Moving Day
Upon completion of Atlantis' assembly, the new orbiter is moved from Rockwell's Palmdale facility to NASA's Dryden Flight and Research Facility on April 9, 1985.
On the Move to Dryden
Basked in sunlight, Atlantis is rolled to NASA's Dryden Flight and Research Facility on April 9, 1985.
Atlantis' Transport to Dryden
Atlantis is transported from Rockwell's Palmdale plant to NASA's Dryden Flight and Research Facility in this photo from April 9, 1985.
Make Way
Space shuttle coming through! The newly constructed shuttle Atlantis is transported from Rockwell's Palmdale plant to NASA's Dryden Flight and Research Facility in this photo from April 9, 1985.
A Historic Journey
With its assembly complete, Atlantis makes its historic journey from Rockwell's Palmdale plant to NASA's Dryden Flight and Research Facility on April 9, 1985.
A Long Awaited Arrival
Atlantis arrives at NASA's Dryden Flight and Research Facility on April 9, 1985.
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