Delta II - SIRTF Lift and Mate

Workers look at orbiter Endeavour after the nose cap was removed for routine inspection. The nose cap is made of reinforced carbon-carbon (RCC). The RCC has an operating range of minus 250° F to about 3,000° F.

Workers look at orbiter Endeavour after the nose cap was removed for routine inspection. The nose cap is made of reinforced carbon-carbon (RCC). The RCC has an operating range of minus 250° F to about 3,000° F.