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January 17th 2009

Day 13 - Friday, January 16th - Kennedy Space Center, FL

What a great day in spite of the chill in the air. We toured the Kennedy Space Center facility and then caught the bus to take the tour of the LC 39 Observation Gantry, and the Apollo/Saturn V Center, and the International Space Center. In the end, we only did the LC39 Observation Gantry and the Apollo/Saturn V Cen... Read Full Entry


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From the front of this huge, life-size display
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Jerry meanders through the many interesting displays
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One of the rocket/shuttle assembly buildings
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Bus Tour back to the Visitor Complex
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The Explorer tour - you can venture in to see what the shuttle is like inside
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Impressive display
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Dedication at entrance
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A sampling of displays. There were many - all with historical significance.
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Yep - it's a sunrise, not a sunset - from our hotel balcony




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