Author Topic: KSC constructing a "Launch Pad in a Box" at Pad 39B (Read 16476 times)

Chris Bergin · « **Reply #20 on:** 06/02/2015 03:05 pm »

NASA.gov's woken up to this now:

http://www.nasa.gov/feature/new-small-class-vehicle-launch-pad-takes-shape-at-launch-pad-39b

Orbiter · « **Reply #21 on:** 06/02/2015 03:06 pm »

I wasn't expecting them to name it LC-39C.

RonM · « **Reply #22 on:** 06/02/2015 03:23 pm »

Quote from: Orbiter on 06/02/2015 03:06 pm

I wasn't expecting them to name it LC-39C.

Why not? In the 1963 plans, LC-39A was originally going to be LC-39C, but since NASA only built two pads they called it A. Now there is finally going to be a third pad at LC-39 it makes sense to call it C.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kennedy_Space_Center_Launch_Complex_39#Initial_design

jacqmans · « **Reply #23 on:** 06/04/2015 09:49 am »

jacqmans · « **Reply #24 on:** 06/13/2015 12:37 pm »

AncientU · « **Reply #25 on:** 06/13/2015 12:50 pm »

Quote from: jacqmans on 06/04/2015 09:49 am

Looks like a newly-reclaimed piece of land at LC-39B. If so, there should be an EIS for it that could provide additional facts/plans.

Jim · « **Reply #26 on:** 06/14/2015 01:02 am »

Not really. It is within LC-39B boundaries. No need for EIS.

jacqmans · « **Reply #27 on:** 07/14/2015 03:51 pm »

July 14, 2015
MEDIA ADVISORY M21-15

Media Invited to View New Small Class Vehicle Launch Pad 39C

Media are invited to attend an event for the new Small Class Vehicle Launch Pad 39C at 8:30 a.m. EDT on Friday, July 17.

NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida took another step forward in its transformation into a 21st Century multi-user spaceport with the creation of a new launch pad that is designed to attract smaller aerospace companies and enable them to develop and launch their vehicles from the center.

The ceremony will be hosted by Kennedy Director Bob Cabana and representatives from the Ground Systems Development and Operations Program and Kennedy’s Center Planning and Development and Engineering Directorates.

International media accreditation for this event is closed. U.S. media without permanent credentials must apply for accreditation by noon on Thursday, July 16. Two forms of government-issued identification are required to receive a badge. One must be with a photograph such as a driver’s license or passport. Badges will be available for pickup at the Kennedy Badging Office, located on State Road 405 east of the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. Hours for the Kennedy Badging Office are 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. Questions about accreditation may be addressed to Jennifer Horner at 321-867-6598 or [email protected].

Media must apply for credentials online at:

https://media.ksc.nasa.gov

Media should arrive at the Press Site at 7:30 a.m. to be escorted to the ceremony at 8 a.m. Following the event, the media will be escorted back to the Press Site by 10 a.m.

For more information about NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, visit:

http://www.nasa.gov/kennedy

catdlr · « **Reply #28 on:** 07/17/2015 08:30 pm »

New Launch Pad will Enable Smaller Rocket Launches at Kennedy Space Center

Published on Jul 17, 2015
NASA marked the completion of the new Small Class Vehicle Launch Pad, designated Pad 39C, with a ribbon cutting ceremony on July 17 at Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

catdlr · « **Reply #29 on:** 08/04/2015 08:24 pm »

Launch Pad 39C Ready for Small Class Rockets at Kennedy Space Center

Published on Aug 4, 2015
Kennedy Space Center's new Launch Pad 39C will provide access for small class vehicle rocket launches. Computer-aided imagery illustrates how a company's rocket could be integrated with its launch platform inside the Vehicle Assembly Building or at the pad before testing and launch. For more information on Kennedy partnerships, visit http://kscpartnerships.ksc.nasa.gov/.