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Color photograph of Main Propulsion Test Article (MPTA-098) being transported
Main Propulsion Test Article (MPTA-098) on the Move
Color photograph of Main Propulsion Test Article (MPTA-098) being transported
Color photograph of Main Propulsion Test Article (MPTA-098) being transported

Main Propulsion Test Article (MPTA-098) on the Move

Object NameNegative
Historic Owner
DateJune 1–3, 1977
Mediumfilm
ClassificationsCommunication Artifacts
Credit LineCollection of the Intrepid Museum. Gift of Robert and Sue Ann Dilts. P2014.56.05
Object numberP2014.56.05
DescriptionNegative, Color; Square image of shipping of the Main Propulsion Test Article (MPTA-098) from Seal Beach, California to National Space Technology Laboratories (NSTL). View of the MPTA in building on a truck and pallets. There is a black border around the image with "Kodak safety film 6010" and "10" printed in the borders in yellow. This was removed from "Manila folder on overland move, December 1976," which is part of A2014.56. The scanned envelope and paper are still part of A2014.56.
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