Astronomy Picture of the Day · March 4, 2002

The Shuttle Crawler Transporter

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 4, 2002 is “The Shuttle Crawler Transporter,” an image. It is credited to Credit: KSC , NASA. The original explanation runs about 140 words.

From the explanation

“NASA’s Crawler-Transporters are the largest tracked vehicles in existence. Although the crawlers pack over 5,000 horsepower , their top speed is less than two kilometers per hour when fully loaded.”

— APOD editors, March 4, 2002

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: March 4, 2002
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: KSC , NASA
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 140 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, March 4, 2002 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2002-march-4-the-shuttle-crawler-transporter

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