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Space Shuttle Atlantis, mounted on a mobile launch platform, rolls to Launch Pad 39A just after sunrise. In late February, Atlantis' external tank received hail damage during a severe thunderstorm causing visible divots in the giant tank's foam insulation, as well as damage to 26 heat shield tiles on the shuttle's wing. Bit of a ropey original here with lots of noise and distortion (damn those Nikon D70s) so I did a full artsy makeover as well as the usual clean ups. Original image can be seen here for comparison.
Original image credit: NASA/Troy Cryder.