KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The port fairing closes in on the Galaxy Evolution Explorer (GALEX). The spacecraft is already mated to the Pegasus launch vehicle. After encapsulation, the GALEX/Pegasus will be transported to Cape Canaveral Air Force Station and mated to the L-1011 about four days before launch. A new launch date has not been determined.
Location Kennedy Space Center, FL
Date April 14, 2003