Photos Of Second Stage Of Delta II Rocket

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Second Stage Of Delta II Rocket Photo Number: KSC-99PC-56 High Resolution JPEG - 791K At Pad 17A, Cape Canaveral Air Station, the second stage of a Boeing Delta II rocket arrives for mating with the first stage.
Second Stage Of Delta II Rocket Photo Number: KSC-99PC-57 High Resolution JPEG - 904K The second stage of a Boeing Delta II rocket begins its move up the tower at Pad 17A.
Second Stage Of Delta II Rocket Photo Number: KSC-99PC-58 High Resolution JPEG - 1.1 MB he second stage of a Boeing Delta II rocket arrives at the top of the tower at Pad 17A.
Second Stage Of Delta II Rocket Photo Number: KSC-99PC-59 High Resolution JPEG - 1.1 MB Workers at the top of the tower at Pad 17A, Cape Canaveral Air Station, watch as the second stage of a Boeing Delta II rocket moves toward the opening through which it will be mated with the first stage.
Second Stage Of Delta II Rocket Photo Number: KSC-99PC-60 High Resolution JPEG - 1.5 MB At Pad 17A, Cape Canaveral Air Station, a worker helps guide the second stage of a Boeing Delta II rocket as it is lowered for mating with the first stage.
Second Stage Of Delta II Rocket Photo Number: KSC-99PC-61 High Resolution JPEG - 1.1 MB Workers at Pad 17A, Cape Canaveral Air Station, ensure the successful mating of the second stage of a Boeing Delta II rocket with the first stage below it.