![]() The VAB is the heart of operations at LC-39 It was originally built to assemble the huge Saturn launch vehicles for the Apollo Program |
![]() Repairs to the hurricane damage is still underway |
![]() The VAB is one of the largest buildings in the world. It has a volume of 129,428,000 cubic ft. Only the Boeing 747 facility in Washington state is larger |
![]() The high bay area is 525 feet high |
![]() Movable work platforms fit the configuration of the Shuttle, SRBs and External Tank |
![]() A simple chain keeps you from dropping 500 feet |
![]() Cathy needs more than a chain at this height and Jon has his camera, just in case |
![]() The other high bay has two SRBs underway |
![]() Each SRB is held to the Pad with four bolts |
![]() One of eight bolts that hold the Shuttle on the pad |
![]() The SRBs are stacked on the Mobile Launcher Platform (MLP) |
![]() The External Tank will be integrated next followed by the shuttle Atlantis |
![]() View of the Crawlerway leading from the VAB to Launch Complex 39A from atop the MLP |
![]() Launch Control Center (LCC) is right beside the VAB |
![]() The operations overview crew pose with the stack |
![]() Better view of the SRB is bolted to the MLP |
![]() Aft booster separation motors on the aft skirt |
![]() Only one SRB has the forward sections attached |
![]() Lisa and Jon photo the SRB from across the bay |
![]() Mighty high yet again, hold onto your glasses |
![]() The Crawler Transporter rolls under the MLP, lifts it, and then takes it out to the pad |
![]() Our Mazda 6 Wagon out in front of the VAB |
![]() The famous countdown clock near the VAB |
![]() External Tank Barge docked near the VAB |
![]() The barge shuttles external tanks from Louisiana |
![]() Big clock with a launch pad off in the distance |
![]() Hope to see some zeroes on that clock by mid July! |