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Description of Driving Event:

During orbiter lift to vertical in the vab transfer isle between high Bays 1 and 2, the right hand OMS engine nozzle cover fell approximately 15 feet to the floor. The cover suffered enough damage to prevent it from being reinstalled. The cover was found to have three holding clamps that were probably defective on installation at the OPF. The left hand cover was inspected and several loose clamps were found and were tightened. Safety gave the ok to continue the lift without the cover.