ASTRO-E and the M-V third stage being rolled out of the clean booth, covered with a blanket for the outdoor trip. The transport cart was probably designed by Q; it is rolling on wheels here, but the yellow/black arms can swing out to ride on tracks, and it has feet for when you want it stable. It can also rotate the spacecraft, and it has lots of hidden compartments under its wooden floor.

Moving to the Launch Tower The Track Wheels

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