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A view of the payload preparation room (PPR), part of Space Launch Complex 6 (SLC-6), under construction

A view of the payload preparation room (PPR), part of Space Launch Com...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: AMN Gerald Currington Release St... More

The space shuttle Enterprise is moved into the shuttle assembly building at Space Launch Complex Six aboard its specially-designed 76-wheel transporter

The space shuttle Enterprise is moved into the shuttle assembly buildi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: William W. Thompson Release Stat... More

A view, looking north, of the payload servicing pit, part of Space Launch Complex 6 (SLC-6), under construction

A view, looking north, of the payload servicing pit, part of Space Lau...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: A1C P.A. Woods Release Status: R... More

An east side view of the railroad tracks leading toward the partially constructed receipt and storage (RIS) building, a part of Space Launch Complex 6 (SLC-6)

An east side view of the railroad tracks leading toward the partially ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: A1C P.A. Woods Release Status: R... More

An overall aerial view of the Space Launch Complex 6 (SLC-6) construction site

An overall aerial view of the Space Launch Complex 6 (SLC-6) construct...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Douglas C. Gruben Release S... More

A view of damages on the orbiter maintenance checkout facility cable tunnel, part of Space Launch Complex 6 (SLC-6), under construction

A view of damages on the orbiter maintenance checkout facility cable t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: A1C P.A. Woods Release Status: R... More

A view, looking north, of the solid rocket booster duct, electrical tunnel and conduit during construction of Space Launch Complex 6 (SLC-6)

A view, looking north, of the solid rocket booster duct, electrical tu...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: A1C E.C. Baker Release Status: R... More

Vans escort the space shuttle Enterprise as its specially-designed 76-wheel transporter carries it to Space Launch Complex Six

Vans escort the space shuttle Enterprise as its specially-designed 76-...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: William W. Thompson Release Stat... More

General (GEN) Alton D. Slay, commander, Air Force Systems Command, and his entourage tour Space Launch Complex 6 during a visit to the base. Behind them is the mobile service tower (MST)

General (GEN) Alton D. Slay, commander, Air Force Systems Command, and...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Ssgt Gregory C. Merritt Release ... More

A west side view of the partially constructed receipt and storage building, a part of Space Launch Complex 6 (SLC-6)

A west side view of the partially constructed receipt and storage buil...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: A1C P.A. Woods Release Status: R... More

An overhead view of the space shuttle Enterprise moving toward the shuttle assembly building at Space Launch Complex Six aboard its specially-designed 76-wheel transporter

An overhead view of the space shuttle Enterprise moving toward the shu...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: William W. Thompson Release Stat... More

An aerial view, looking north, of Space Launch Complex Six (SLC-6) under construction

An aerial view, looking north, of Space Launch Complex Six (SLC-6) und...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Davila Release Status: Rele... More

An overall view of Space Launch Complex Six. The structures are, from left to right: the payload changeout room attached, the shuttle assembly building, the access tower and launch mount, and the mobile service tower. The space shuttle Enterprise, mated to an external tank and solid rocket boosters, is resting on the launch mount

An overall view of Space Launch Complex Six. The structures are, from ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Doug Gruben Release Status:... More

The space shuttle Enterprise, mated to an external tank and solid rocket boosters, rests on the launch mount next to the access tower at Space Launch Complex Six

The space shuttle Enterprise, mated to an external tank and solid rock...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT James R. Pearson Release St... More

AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Rodney Williams, a security policeman, guards the space shuttle Enterprise at Space Launch Complex Six

AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Rodney Williams, a security policeman, guards...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: William W. Thompson Release Stat... More

A view, looking southeast, of the orbiter maintenance checkout facility cable tunnel, part of Space Launch Complex 6 (SLC-6), under construction

A view, looking southeast, of the orbiter maintenance checkout facilit...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: A1C P.A. Woods Release Status: R... More

The Space Shuttle Enterprise passes through a hillside that has been cut to clear its wingspan. The orbiter is en route to Space Launch Complex Six aboard its specially-designed 76-wheel transporter

The Space Shuttle Enterprise passes through a hillside that has been c...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TECH. SGT. Bill Thompson Release... More

The space shuttle Enterprise, mated to an external tank and solid rocket boosters, rests on the launch mount next to the access tower at Space Launch Complex Six

The space shuttle Enterprise, mated to an external tank and solid rock...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT James R. Pearson Release St... More

An aerial view of the partially constructed payload preparation room, a part of Space Launch Complex 6 (SLC-6), under construction

An aerial view of the partially constructed payload preparation room, ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: A1C P.A. Woods Release Status: R... More

A view, looking east, of Space Launch Complex 6 (SLC-6), under construction

A view, looking east, of Space Launch Complex 6 (SLC-6), under constru...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SMGT A. Washington Release Statu... More

The space shuttle Enterprise, mated to an external tank and solid rocket boosters, rests on the launch mount next to the access tower at Space Launch Complex Six

The space shuttle Enterprise, mated to an external tank and solid rock...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Doug Gruben Release Status:... More

A nighttime view of the space shuttle Enterprise, mated to an external tank and solid rocket boosters, resting on the launch mount next to the access tower at Space Launch Complex Six. The mobile service tower is in the background

A nighttime view of the space shuttle Enterprise, mated to an external...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Steve Martin Release Status... More

The space shuttle Enterprise, mated to an external tank and solid rocket boosters, rests on the launch mount next to the access tower at Space Launch Complex Six.  On the right is the mobile service tower

The space shuttle Enterprise, mated to an external tank and solid rock...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT James R. Pearson Release St... More

An aerial view, looking north, of the Mate/Demate Facility construction site, part of Space Launch Complex Six (SLC-6)

An aerial view, looking north, of the Mate/Demate Facility constructio...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Michael Harrington Release ... More

An overall aerial view of the Space Launch Complex 6 (SLC-6) construction site

An overall aerial view of the Space Launch Complex 6 (SLC-6) construct...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Douglas C. Gruben Release S... More

The space shuttle Enterprise is lifted off its specially-designed 76-wheel transporter by two overhead cranes at Space Launch Complex Six. The crane on the left is from the mobile service tower and the crane on the right is from the shuttle assembly building

The space shuttle Enterprise is lifted off its specially-designed 76-w...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: William W. Thompson Release Stat... More

The space shuttle Enterprise moves toward the shuttle assembly building at Space Launch Complex Six aboard its specially-designed 76-wheel transporter

The space shuttle Enterprise moves toward the shuttle assembly buildin...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: William W. Thompson Release Stat... More

An overhead view of the space shuttle Enterprise moving toward the shuttle assembly building at Space Launch Complex Six aboard its specially-designed 76-wheel transporter. In the background are the payload changeout room and the payload preparation room

An overhead view of the space shuttle Enterprise moving toward the shu...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: William W. Thompson Release Stat... More

A view, looking south, of Space Launch Complex 6 (SLC-6), under construction

A view, looking south, of Space Launch Complex 6 (SLC-6), under constr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SMGT A. Washington Release Statu... More

A view of the hydraulic fuel storage tank, part of Space Launch Complex Six under construction

A view of the hydraulic fuel storage tank, part of Space Launch Comple...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Robert B. Dashiell Release ... More

The space shuttle Enterprise is parked atop its specially-designed 76-wheel transporter at Space Launch Complex Six. In the background is the payload changeout room

The space shuttle Enterprise is parked atop its specially-designed 76-...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: William W. Thompson Release Stat... More

The space shuttle Enterprise, mated to an external tank and solid rocket boosters, rests on the launch mount next to the access tower at Space Launch Complex Six

The space shuttle Enterprise, mated to an external tank and solid rock...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT James R. Pearson Release St... More

The space shuttle Enterprise, mated to an external tank and solid rocket boosters, rests on the launch mount next to the access tower at Space Launch Complex Six. On the far right is the mobile service tower and on the left are the payload preparation room, payload changeout room and the shuttle assembly building (marked USAF)

The space shuttle Enterprise, mated to an external tank and solid rock...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT James R. Pearson Release St... More

The space shuttle Enterprise, mated to an external tank and solid rocket boosters, rests on the launch mount next to the access tower at Space Launch Complex Six.  In the background is the mobile service tower and in the left foreground is a portion of the shuttle assembly building

The space shuttle Enterprise, mated to an external tank and solid rock...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT James R. Pearson Release St... More

A view of Space Launch Complex 6 facilities under construction at the base

A view of Space Launch Complex 6 facilities under construction at the ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Sgt Tommy L. Viada Release Statu... More

A view of the payload preparation room checkout cell no. 1, platforms 1 and 2, during construction of Space Launch Complex 6 (SLC-6)

A view of the payload preparation room checkout cell no. 1, platforms ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: A1C E.C. Baker Release Status: R... More

A aerial view of the receipt and storage area, part of Space Launch Complex 6 (SLC-6), under construction

A aerial view of the receipt and storage area, part of Space Launch Co...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Mark Comerford Release Stat... More

A nighttime view of the space shuttle Enterprise, mated to an external tank and solid rocket boosters, resting on the launch mount next to the access tower at Space Launch Complex Six

A nighttime view of the space shuttle Enterprise, mated to an external...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Vernon Craper Release Status... More

An overhead view of the space shuttle Enterprise parked aboard its specially-designed 76-wheel transporter at Space Launch Complex Six

An overhead view of the space shuttle Enterprise parked aboard its spe...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: William W. Thompson Release Stat... More

The space shuttle Enterprise, mated to an external tank and solid rocket boosters, rests on the launch mount next to the access tower at Space Launch Complex Six

The space shuttle Enterprise, mated to an external tank and solid rock...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT James R. Pearson Release St... More

A view of Space Launch Complex 6 facilities under construction at the base

A view of Space Launch Complex 6 facilities under construction at the ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Sgt Tommy L. Viada Release Statu... More

A view of the space shuttle Enterprise, mated to an external fuel tank and solid rocket boosters, resting on the launch mount next to the access tower at Space Launch Complex Six. The mobile service tower is in the background

A view of the space shuttle Enterprise, mated to an external fuel tank...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT. James Pearson Release Stat... More

A nighttime view of the space shuttle Enterprise, mated to an external tank and solid rocket boosters, resting on the launch mount next to the access tower at Space Launch Complex Six. The mobile service tower is on the right

A nighttime view of the space shuttle Enterprise, mated to an external...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Steve Martin Release Status... More

The space shuttle Enterprise, mated to an external tank and solid rocket boosters, rests on the launch mount next to the access tower at Space Launch Complex Six. In the background is the mobile service tower

The space shuttle Enterprise, mated to an external tank and solid rock...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT James R. Pearson Release St... More

The space shuttle Enterprise passes through a hillside that has been cut to clear its wingspan. The orbiter is en route to Space Launch Complex Six aboard its specially-designed 76-wheel transporter

The space shuttle Enterprise passes through a hillside that has been c...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: William W. Thompson Release Stat... More

The space shuttle Enterprise, mated to an external tank and solid rocket boosters, rests on the launch mount next to the access tower at Space Launch Complex Six

The space shuttle Enterprise, mated to an external tank and solid rock...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT James R. Pearson Release St... More

The space shuttle Enterprise, mated to an external tank and solid rocket boosters, rests on the launch mount at Space Launch Complex Six. On the far right is the mobile service tower and on the left are the payload preparation room, payload changeout room and the shuttle assembly building (marked USAF)

The space shuttle Enterprise, mated to an external tank and solid rock...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT James R. Pearson Release St... More

A view of Space Launch Complex 6 facilities under construction at the base

A view of Space Launch Complex 6 facilities under construction at the ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Sgt Tommy L. Viada Release Statu... More

A rear view of the completed flame bucket, a part of Space Launch Complex 6 (SLC-6), under construction

A rear view of the completed flame bucket, a part of Space Launch Comp...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: A1C P.A. Woods Release Status: R... More

A view, looking north, of the payload servicing pit, part of Space Launch Complex 6 (SLC-6), under construction

A view, looking north, of the payload servicing pit, part of Space Lau...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: A1C P.A. Woods Release Status: R... More

A view of the payload preparation room duct work, during construction of Space Launch Complex 6 (SLC-6)

A view of the payload preparation room duct work, during construction ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: A1C E.C. Baker Release Status: R... More

A view, looking north, of the flame bucket, a part of Space Launch Complex 6 (SLC-6) under construction

A view, looking north, of the flame bucket, a part of Space Launch Com...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: A1C P.A. Woods Release Status: R... More

The space shuttle Enterprise, mated to an external tank and solid rocket boosters, rests on the launch mount next to the access tower at Space Launch Complex Six. The shuttle assembly building is on the left and the mobile service tower is on the right

The space shuttle Enterprise, mated to an external tank and solid rock...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Doug Gruben Release Status:... More

The Space Shuttle Enterprise, mated to an external tank and solid rocket boosters, rests on the launch mount next to the access tower at Space Launch Complex Six. In the background is the mobile service tower and in the foreground is the shuttle assembly building

The Space Shuttle Enterprise, mated to an external tank and solid rock...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TECH. SGT. Doug Gruben Release S... More

An overhead view of the Space Shuttle Enterprise moving toward the shuttle assembly building at Space Launch Complex Six aboard its specially-designed 76-wheel transporter. Behind the shuttle are the payload changeout room and the payload preparation room

An overhead view of the Space Shuttle Enterprise moving toward the shu...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TECH. SGT. Bill Thompson Release... More

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