File:Under Atlantis (Shuttle TPS) (1099577451).jpg

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...with reentry-streaked ceramic tiles tagged for damage, and a couple tiles removed.

Most of the tiles are unique, with varying thickness and materials, part of the incredibly complex <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Space_shuttle_thermal_protection_system">Thermal Protection System</a> (TPS) that needs to withstand the 3000° F of reentry.

The rear landing gear wheels are getting new tires.

Fingers crossed for STS-118 (which has tile damage in this area)
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Author Steve Jurvetson from Los Altos, USA

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This image was originally posted to Flickr by jurvetson at https://flickr.com/photos/44124348109@N01/1099577451. It was reviewed on 13 December 2020 by FlickreviewR 2 and was confirmed to be licensed under the terms of the cc-by-2.0.

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