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| Silhouetted against the sun, Atlantis proceeds to Pad 39A | The VAB is illuminated as the sun rises. | Closeup of the hail dings on the external tank |
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| Atlantis, with the VAB in the background, moves slowly towards Pad 39A. | Atlantis passes. | Atlantis approaches Pad 39A for the STS-117 mission |
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| Atlantis begins the critical laser alignment for hard-down on the pad. | Atlantis is wrapped in its weather shield as pre-launch preparations continue. | Crew walks out for mission STS-117 |
