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The Hyster forklift is ready to move away from space shuttle Discovery after removing one of the three main engines.

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At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the Hyster forklift is ready to move away from space shuttle Discovery after removing one of the three main engines. Engine removal is part of the post-landing processing. Discovery completed the STS-119 mission March 28 with a landing at Kennedy's Shuttle Landing Facility. Each engine is 14 feet long, weighs about 6,700 pounds, and is 7.5 feet in diameter at the end of the nozzle. Discovery next will be used on the STS-128 mission to deliver supplies and equipment to the International Space Station. The launch is targeted for Aug. 6. Photo credit: NASA/Tim Jacobs

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  • Title: The Hyster forklift is ready to move away from space shuttle Discovery after removing one of the three main engines.
  • Location: Kennedy Space Center, FL
  • Owner: KSC
  • Album: cbabir
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