Today was well spent going to see the Kennedy Space Center. Although the Shuttle program has stopped, there are still launches that occur occasionally. The space center is less that 10 miles from our location but by road it was off the island, to another island and then back to the Space Center, adding a significant number of miles along the way.
A model of the Apollo capsules used in the moon missions.
The External tank and solid rocket booster system used for many Shuttle launches that ended when the Shuttle missions ended.
The Space Shuttle Atlantis that is now retired is permanently located in the Visitors Center.
A mockup of the Shuttle controls showing simplicity is the use of one control stick but also complex in its control panel.
A satellite that was launched from a shuttle. The satellite is only about a foot by half by half in size.
A piece of moon rock on display to see and to touch. By now it is quite smooth.
The lunar command module that also was set up for transporting lunar rovers to the moon.
The actual gangplank (service arm)used by Armstrong, Collins and Aldrin in the Apollo 11 mission.
The Saturn V Rocket launch system.
A tight space to spend several days in while on a mission.
The 3rd stage of the Saturn V rocket system. On top of this is where the Service and Command modules would sit.
A model showing the entire system. The entire length would be 363 feet tall.
Apollo 14 Command module looking a little bit worn. On this mission, Alan Shepard hit 2 golf balls on the moon.
Although we didn't expect to see many people here on a weekday, there were a lot more than expected as a Norwegian Cruise liner was in Port Canaveral and the place was quite crowded in several areas.
Still, a wonderful and educational day.
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