Kennedy Tours of the Launch Complex
Posted: Tue Jul 24, 2012 9:02 pm
Hey guys,
I don't know if you are aware of this, but they are offering tours of the launch pad up close at Kennedy. See the caption below:
"For the first time in 50 years, NASA is opening its gates to public visitors to tour the main launch pad. The new KSC Up-Close: Launch Pad Tour, the latest to open of the three special behind-the-scenes tours, takes visitors from Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex to the inside of Launch Pad 39-A, the location of space shuttle and Apollo Saturn V moon rocket launches.
The tour travels nearly a quarter-mile within the perimeter security fence of Launch Pad 39-A. Visitors can enjoy close views of the 350-foot-high fixed service structure, rotating service structure, propellant storage containers, water tanks, flame trench and other aspects of the launch pad complex. The highlight of the tour is the photo opportunity during the stop at the pad. The tour also includes drive-by views of Launch Pad 39-B, the Vehicle Assembly Building, mobile launch platforms and culminates at the Apollo/Saturn V Center.
This tour is offered for a limited time only! "
Man I am thinking I am going to have to make another trip to KSC soon. I am going to be out of money, now that I need to go see the Marshall Tour and the new KSC tour.
I don't know if you are aware of this, but they are offering tours of the launch pad up close at Kennedy. See the caption below:
"For the first time in 50 years, NASA is opening its gates to public visitors to tour the main launch pad. The new KSC Up-Close: Launch Pad Tour, the latest to open of the three special behind-the-scenes tours, takes visitors from Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex to the inside of Launch Pad 39-A, the location of space shuttle and Apollo Saturn V moon rocket launches.
The tour travels nearly a quarter-mile within the perimeter security fence of Launch Pad 39-A. Visitors can enjoy close views of the 350-foot-high fixed service structure, rotating service structure, propellant storage containers, water tanks, flame trench and other aspects of the launch pad complex. The highlight of the tour is the photo opportunity during the stop at the pad. The tour also includes drive-by views of Launch Pad 39-B, the Vehicle Assembly Building, mobile launch platforms and culminates at the Apollo/Saturn V Center.
This tour is offered for a limited time only! "
Man I am thinking I am going to have to make another trip to KSC soon. I am going to be out of money, now that I need to go see the Marshall Tour and the new KSC tour.