Great Loop: Titusville & Kennedy Space Center


Vehicle Assembly Building - Kennedy Space Center


March 4th, 2022

Visiting Titusville is to feel the passion, dedication, and commitment this area feels to the space program.  It’s space heritage dates from July 1950, when America’s first two stage rocket was launched from Cape Canaveral.  This area was chosen as it was largely undeveloped at the time.


Titusville is proud to be America's Space Port

The Mercury and Apollo programs really put Titusville and the Cape on the map for most people.  The town experienced tremendous growth during this period.  Today when you visit, it still has a 1960’s vibe.  The architecture, buildings, houses, hotels are all 60’s originals.  Change the cars on the streets, and you would be transported back in time. 


A tribute to the Mercury 7 Astronauts


Kennedy Space Center

The Kennedy Space Center continues to be very active with NASA, the military, SpaceX, and Blue Origins all conducting launch operations.   We purchased tickets and visited the Space Center.  Their exhibits were well organized and presented.  It was truly inspiring to see what a dedicated team of individuals can accomplish.  Huge challenges had to be overcome to create the ability for man to survive in space, visit the moon, and return safely to earth.  Current projects are underway to return to the moon and establish the ability to visit Mars.  I can’t wait for our next chapter in space to be written.

 


Business End of the Gemini Titan Booster
Both Beth's Father and my Father worked for the company which built these engines


The Solid Fuel Rockets and External Fuel Tank for the Space Shuttle


Space Shuttle Atlantis
Flew 39 Missions


Apollo Launch Control


Hubble Space Telescope


Re-creation of the Lunar Landing


Geeks with 3D Glasses


I'm going to apply to be an Astronaut!


Where we Stayed:

·         Titusville Municipal Marina

o   Fuel, Pump out, Showers, Laundry

 

Links:

·         https://spacewalkoffame.org/

·         70 Years Ago: First launch from Cape Canaveral | NASA

·         NASA

·         Book Kennedy Space Center Tickets 2022 | Combo Tours | VIP Experience (kennedyspacecenter-tickets.com)

Trip Log




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