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Cape canaveral space museum10/20/2023 ![]() After the KSC Explore Tour, I took in the exhibits at the Apollo/Saturn V Center. The Gateway Exhibit also houses a SpaceX Cargo Dragon Capsule, a mock-up of Sierra Space’s Dream Chaser, a mock-up Boeing Starliner capsule, and the Orion Capsule that flew on a flight test on 5 December 2014. One of the M113 Armored Escape Vehicles used during the Apollo and Space Shuttle Programs is on display next to the VAB.īefore the KSC Explore Tour, I visited the new Gateway Exhibit where a Falcon 9 First Stage used on two SpaceX missions (including the Falcon Heavy mission that put the Tesla roadster into space) is on exhibit and the Atlantis Exhibit (not to be missed), which houses the Space Shuttle Atlantis. The Orbiter Access Arm and “White Room” used at LC-39A for space shuttle launches is on display next to the VAB. SLC-37 at Cape Canaveral SFS, used by ULA for Delta IV launches (photo taken from the viewing gantry at KSC’s LC-39). ULA’s Vertical Integration Facility (VIF) at Cape Canaveral SFS’ SLC-41 (photo taken from the viewing gantry at KSC’s LC-39). They used SLC-41 during my visit to the Space Coast for a Vulcan ground test (photo taken from the viewing gantry at KSC’s LC-39). The VAB (Vehicle Assembly Building) SLC-41 at Cape Canaveral SFS, now used by ULA for the Vulcan Program. ![]() ![]() LC-39B, now used by NASA for the Artemis Program, but previously used for Apollo and Space Shuttle Launches The VAB, with the LCC (Launch Control Center) at the bottom right. LC-39A, now used by SpaceX but previously used for Apollo and Space Shuttle launches – the tower used for launching Falcon 9 rockets is to the left and the tower under construction for use with Starship rockets is in the center. The Launch Umbilical Tower (LUT) for the Artemis Program can be seen in the background. Of note, it was used for the launch of Apollo 11, but it is scheduled to be scrapped soon. This Mobile Launch Platform was used to move Saturn V rockets from the VAB to LC-39A and LC-39B. From the viewing gantry at Complex 39, you can also see some of the launch complexes at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. Getting up close to LC-39A, LC-39B, and the VAB was amazing they’re the sites of so much history, from the Apollo Program to the Space Shuttle Program, to the Artemis Program and in the case of LC-39A, the dependable, re-usable SpaceX Falcon Program. On the way to the Apollo/Saturn V Center, the tour takes you to Launch Complex 39, including Pads 39A and 39B, and the VAB (Vehicle Assembly Building) stopping along the way for photo opportunities. The KSC Explore Tour goes beyond the regular bus ride out to the Apollo/Saturn V Center. On Thursday, I took the Cape Canaveral Lighthouse tour for the second time.įor this trip to the Space Coast, I bought a regular ticket to the Kennedy Space Center Visitors Complex plus a ticket for the KSC Explore Tour. On Wednesday’s visit to the Kennedy Space Center Visitors Complex, I also booked the extra KSC Explore Tour, which I haven’t taken on previous visits. Water is used on the Navy submarines for reactor water.The highlights of last week’s Daytona and Space Coast Road Trip were the tours of the Kennedy Space Center and Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on Wednesday and Thursday. The launch complex was later used in processing of de-mineralized water for the Cape.1 February 1967 – Launch complex deactivated.1961 – Following 5 launches, operations on Launch Complex 18 were scaled back drastically.7 January 1961 to 12 April 1962 – Pad 18B supported 6 Blue Scout I, Blue Scout II and Scout launches,.It remained active until the launch rate of the Thor was reduced enough for Launch Complex 17 to carry the load 4 June 1958 to 29 February 1958 – Total of 17 Thor launched from Pad 18B.June 1963 – Modifications completed on Pad 18A for the Blue Scout Jr.June 1963 – Combined Systems Test Building and Assembly and Checkout Building completed.21 September 1960 – 9 June 1965 – Total of 10 NASA Blue Scout Jr.23 October 1957 – First full Vanguard launch was TV-2.The first two Vanguards were Viking 13 (Vanguard TV-0), which fired only the 1st stage, and Viking 14 (Vanguard TV-1), which fired the 1st stage and 2nd stage solid motor Total 14 Vanguard launches from Pad 18A.8 December 1956 to 18 September 1959 – Launch Complex supported Navy and NASA’s Vanguard launches.8 December 1956 – First Vanguard launched.1955 – Launch complex construction underway.Cost: $3,592,000 each pad Launch Complex 18 Highlights
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