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On Orbit => Real NASA Space Shuttle Missions => Topic started by: bjbeard on April 11, 2011, 07:54:42 PM

Title: Is that an Apollo era towner to the right of the VAB?
Post by: bjbeard on April 11, 2011, 07:54:42 PM

Look at this picture
http://www.nasa.gov/centers/kennedy/images/content/532346main_2011-03-31_1600_946-710.jpg

Wonder why that is still there?

Title: Re: Is that an Apollo era towner to the right of the VAB?
Post by: spaceboy7441 on April 12, 2011, 04:22:22 AM

No it is the ML that was built the last 2 years for the Ares rocket but will never be used. The Apollo towers were modified to make the towers at LC 39A and B and the MLP's are the same as the Apollo ones, modified of course.

Title: Re: Is that an Apollo era towner to the right of the VAB?
Post by: bradleyjs on April 22, 2011, 04:03:07 AM

Yep, that's for the Ares project (soon to be scrapped as I understand) - more $$$ wasted ... But, sure turned out to be an excellent launch -- saw it with my own eyes here in Orlando, FL...   ::)

Title: Re: Is that an Apollo era towner to the right of the VAB?
Post by: bjbeard on April 26, 2011, 04:46:22 PM

Wow, I guess Constellation WAS a huge step backwards... That fooled me really well.