The image shows the exterior of the Space Shuttle Atlantis, which is being prepared for launch at the NASA Dryden Flight Research Center in Edwards, California. The photo is taken from a high angle, looking down on the spacecraft. The spacecraft is in the center of the image, with its nose pointing towards the right side of the frame. The nose of the spacecraft is visible, and it appears to be in the process of being lifted or lowered from the ground.

The spacecraft is surrounded by yellow scaffolding and stairs, and there is a worker walking towards it. The background shows the interior of the space shuttle, with various machinery and equipment visible. The image also includes text that reads "NASA Dryden flight research center photo collection" and "The Space Shuttle Atlanta receives post-flight service in the Mate-Demate Device (MDD) at NASA's Dryden facility in Edwards. California."