Launch Complex 14 - September 16th, 2007
Launch Complex 14 was built for Atlas launches and supported four manned missions, including the first launch of an American into orbit, John Glenn aboard Friendship 7, on February 20, 1962
Under the Mercury Monument slab is a time capsule to be opened in 2464.
Relief honoring the seven original Mercury astronauts
Gate and guard house at LC14 with reserved parking for the four Mercury/Atlas Astronauts: Glenn, Carpenter, Schirra, & Cooper
The "Free World's First ICBM" was an Atlas-B missile launched 11/28/58
Astronauts boarded the capsule from this stand
The mobile service structure was razed in 1976
Rocket blast was deflected toward the concrete
Fence prevents closer inspection of the ramp
View from the launchpad with the Ready Building - left, Gate - center and Blockhouse - right
Propellant transfer building is under the ramp and super close Rhondo parking is on the right
Ramp leading up to the LC14 launch stand.
Then final manned flight from LC14 is prepared for launch with Faith 7 atop
Gordon Cooper will ride the last Mercury/Atlas (MA-9) rocket
Cooper and Faith 7 were launched May 15, 1963
