Launch Complex 39, Pad A

Launch Complex 39, Pad A

The following photos give a good idea of the complexity of the RSS and FSS...they are both are covered with what seems like an infinite amount of detail. If you compare these photos to some from the early '80s you can see the difference.

You can see the effects of a launch where the darker paint has been applied to the structure, it is a greenish color and similar to that used on the MLP.


Back of Tower


Flame Trench


Front of Tower and RSS



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Last update: July 11, 1999