Man in Space
A National Historic Landmark Theme Study
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Rocket Engine Test Stands
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Rocket Propulsion Test Complex
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First Stage of Saturn V being hoisted into test stand, 1966.
(Photo by NASA, NSTL Facilities Office)
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Test of Saturn V 1st stage booster, 1967.
(Photo by NASA, NSTL Facilities Office)
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External Tank of Space Shuttle being hoisted into test stand, 1977.
(Photo by NASA, NSTL Facilities Office)
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Exterior view of A-1 Test Stand, 1971.
(Photo by NASA, NSTL Facilities Office)
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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)
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Installation of S-11 stage of Saturn V Rocket in A-2 Test Stand, 1966.
(Photo by NASA, NSTL Facilities Office)
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Aerial View of A-2 Test Stand, 1973.
(Photo by NASA, Marshall Space Flight Center Facilities Office)
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