Following the SRB from Michoud to Kennedy
Steve Roy, who leads Marshall Space Flight Center’s Public Affairs, is taking an ocean voyage. Not the kind where there is unlimited gourmet food, pools, and broadway shows, but one that delivers a backbone to the nation’s Space Shuttle fleet. As the ET-134 external fuel tank is towed from the Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans to Kennedy Space Center, Steve will remain aboard for the entire six-day cruise.
While on the Liberty Star, the ship that tows NASA’s Pegasus barge, carrying the ET to the shuttle launch facility at Cape Canaveral. Marshall Television producer Mick Speer will also be shooting video stories as well along the way. Bookmarking the “Sailing with NASA” blog will bring some never before seen images of a little publicized piece of the Space Shuttle puzzle.
Enjoy!
Brad Huffines, Chief Meteorologist / Storm Force 31
