Optimus Prime and other robot Transformers – in their car disguises – descended upon NASA's space shuttle launch site in Florida this month to shoot scenes for their third, and reportedly ...

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Robot 'Transformers' Invade Space Shuttle Launch Site For Sci-Fi Film. News. By Adam Hadhazy published 13 October 2010 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.