Orbiter Obvious - 30/10/2006 6:44 PMThe paint on the tank was for "looks" wasn't it? Someone mentioned that once, but I find that really strange.
Jim - 30/10/2006 5:49 PMQuoteOrbiter Obvious - 30/10/2006 6:44 PMThe paint on the tank was for "looks" wasn't it? Someone mentioned that once, but I find that really strange.No, to protect the foam from the extended time at the pad
shuttlefan - 30/10/2006 7:32 PMCould painting the ET white again add an extra layer of safety in regards to the foam issue, which I realize has already been mitigated considerably?
Zoomer30 - 31/10/2006 8:59 PM Dont think the paint would do much to protect the tank foam, it was quite thin.
Jim - 30/10/2006 1:19 PMStatic test Road was the former VIP site before it moved to near the Apollo Saturn V center. It was only a little closer than the causeway
MKremer - 3/11/2006 6:36 PMThis might be a good time to ask this - the crane atop the FSS, what was it's supposed purpose (or was it just a leftover from the Apollo days)?When was it finally removed?(interesting to note that the machinery structure/housing was left and is still there)
MKremer - 3/11/2006 12:36 PMThis might be a good time to ask this - the crane atop the FSS, what was it's supposed purpose (or was it just a leftover from the Apollo days)?When was it finally removed?(interesting to note that the machinery structure/housing was left and is still there)