Back to album

A worker smooths the recently poured foundation at the Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV) Support Complex

Description: A worker smooths the recently poured foundation of the multi-purpose hangar at the site of the $8 million Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV) Support Complex at Kennedy Space Center. In the background can be seen the new construction for the building that will house related ground support equipment and administrative/techn ical support. The RLV complex will be available to accommodate the Space Shuttle; the X-34 RLV technology demonstrator; the L-1011 carrier aircraft for Pegasus and X-34; and other RLV and X-vehicle programs. The complex is jointly funded by the Spaceport Florida Authority, NASA's Space Shuttle Program and KSC. The facility will be operational in early 2000.

 

NASA Media Usage Guidelines

 

Credit: NASA

Image Number: KSC-99PP-1 258

Date: October 29, 1999

50,922 views
1 fave
0 comments
Uploaded on August 30, 2010
Taken on October 29, 1999