Launch Complex 14 - September 16th, 2007
KSC Visitor Center Astronaut HOF Launch Pads: Mercury - Gemini - Apollo
LC14 was built for Atlas launches and supported 4
manned missions, including the first launch of an
American into orbit, John Glenn on 2/20/1962
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
Ready building & blockhouse w/Gate in between
Propellant transfer building under the ramp
Fence prevents closer inspection of the ramp
Ramp leading up to the LC14 launch stand. The
mobile service structure at the top was razed in 1976
Historical Photos of Launch Complex 14
Then final manned flight from LC14 is prepared for launch with Faith 7 atop the Atlas rocket
Gordon Cooper will ride the last Mercury
Faith 7 launched on 5/15/63
