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MLAS is Assembled and is Waiting Transportation for Launch.
 
Image showing the Motor Cage Assembly with installed inert MK70 Motors (white tubes) and thrust plate (silver disk).
The Motor Cage Assembly with installed inert MK70 Motors (white tubes) and thrust plate (silver disk) can be seen inside the Boost Skirt. In back is the Forward Fairing assembly.


Image showing the Coast Skirt (white component above gold ring) assembled on to the Boost Skirt (below gold ring).
The Coast Skirt (white component above gold ring) is assembled on to the Boost Skirt (below gold ring).


Image showing technicians assembling a transportation fixture that will be used to transport MLAS components from the processing facility to the launch pad.
Technicians assemble a transportation fixture that will be used to transport MLAS components from the processing facility to the launch pad.


Image showing the Forward Fairing (top) being fitchecked on to the Coast Skirt.
The Forward Fairing (top) being fitchecked on to the Coast Skirt. Bridle Lines from the Turnaround Drogue Parachute System can be seen at the top of the Forward Fairing. The Boost Skirt with the top section of the Motor Cage Assembly can be seen in the background on the right.


Image showing major components of the MLAS Flight Test Vehicle.
Major components of the MLAS Flight Test Vehicle. In back is the Boost Skirt with a portion of the Motor Cage Assembly protruding over the gold-colored frangible joint. In the foreground, clockwise from the top, is the Forward Fairing, Crew Module Simulator, and Coast Skirt. The Forward Fairing has just completed fitcheck with the Coast Skirt.
 
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