Hailstorm last week caused more than 1,000 indentations in foam insulation of Atlanits' large external fuel tank

The U.S. Space Shuttle Atlantis has been moved from its launchpad to assess damage done to it by an intense storm last week.

A hailstorm caused more than 1,000 indentations in the foam insulation of the shuttle's large external fuel tank.

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The 5.5-kilometer trip to the hanger took about seven hours Sunday. The NASA space agency says the up-close look will allow engineers to determine how long repairs will take.

Atlantis had been scheduled for a March 15 launch for another construction mission to the International Space Station.

NASA says the mission's crew will continue to train in Houston as they await a new launch date.

Some information for this report was provided by AP and Reuters.