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Phase I:
Introductory Essay

Phase II:
Introductory Essay

Wind Tunnels

Engine Development

Engine Test Stands

Rocket Testing

Rockets

Launch Pads

Apollo Training

Apollo Hardware Testing

Unmanned Spacecraft Testing

Tracking Stations

Mission Control Centers

Other Support

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Man in Space
A National Historic Landmark Theme Study
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Rocket Engine Test Stands


Rocket Propulsion Test Complex

Rocket Propulsion Test Complex
First Stage of Saturn V being hoisted into test stand, 1966.
(Photo by NASA, NSTL Facilities Office)

Rocket Propulsion Test Complex
Test of Saturn V 1st stage booster, 1967.
(Photo by NASA, NSTL Facilities Office)

Rocket Propulsion Test Complex
External Tank of Space Shuttle being hoisted into test stand, 1977.
(Photo by NASA, NSTL Facilities Office)

Rocket Propulsion Test Complex
Exterior view of A-1 Test Stand, 1971.
(Photo by NASA, NSTL Facilities Office)

Rocket Propulsion Test Complex
A-1 Test Stand with Saturn V S-11 stage in place ready for firing, 1967.
(Photo by NASA, Marshall Space Flight Center Facilities Office)

Rocket Propulsion Test Complex
Installation of S-11 stage of Saturn V Rocket in A-2 Test Stand, 1966.
(Photo by NASA, NSTL Facilities Office)

Rocket Propulsion Test Complex
Aerial View of A-2 Test Stand, 1973.
(Photo by NASA, Marshall Space Flight Center Facilities Office)


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