U.S. Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, AL
These are the 5 rocket engines that powered the Saturn V moon rocket. They were developed and tested in Huntsville, Al. They are attached to a full size model of the space vehicle, it is so large that I could not get a picture of it.
The actual Apollo XIV space capsule.
The final tourist destination we wanted to visit in this area was the U.S. Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville. This facility displayed one of the world's largest collections of space and rocket hardware, the Saturn V moon rocket, a full-scale space shuttle and other inter-active exhibits, simulators, and an IMAX movie theater.
NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center and the Redstone Arsenal are adjacent to this location, and it was very easy to see how the important work done here at Huntsville both in testing and building has influenced and continues to influence our U.S. Space and Defense programs. We can only wonder at what future projects are housed in the mountains of Huntsville!
All of us truly enjoyed the day, and we returned to the boats in a steady, chilly rain. Because we hadn't been able to connect to WIFI at the boat slip, Pat spent some time checking emails on our computer in the lodge's lobby. Among our messages we were delighted to receive word that our friends, Caryl and Ray aboard "Houlegan" were making rapid progress south to their home in Gulfport, Mississippi. We have been following their journey and look forward to seeing them at the "Looper" Rendezvous on 10/25.
Each day that we have been here one or two more boats from our association have taken slip space in this marina. We understand that all 58 transient slips will be filled for this event with 15 boats on a waiting list. Other boats have plans to either raft up or anchor out across from Joe Wheeler Park Marina, and many people will also travel by car and stay at the lodge or in the various guest cottages on the grounds. After Pat returned to the boat, we spent a cozy evening aboard watching football and movies on T.V. along with enjoying a delicious pork chop dinner.
NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center and the Redstone Arsenal are adjacent to this location, and it was very easy to see how the important work done here at Huntsville both in testing and building has influenced and continues to influence our U.S. Space and Defense programs. We can only wonder at what future projects are housed in the mountains of Huntsville!
All of us truly enjoyed the day, and we returned to the boats in a steady, chilly rain. Because we hadn't been able to connect to WIFI at the boat slip, Pat spent some time checking emails on our computer in the lodge's lobby. Among our messages we were delighted to receive word that our friends, Caryl and Ray aboard "Houlegan" were making rapid progress south to their home in Gulfport, Mississippi. We have been following their journey and look forward to seeing them at the "Looper" Rendezvous on 10/25.
Each day that we have been here one or two more boats from our association have taken slip space in this marina. We understand that all 58 transient slips will be filled for this event with 15 boats on a waiting list. Other boats have plans to either raft up or anchor out across from Joe Wheeler Park Marina, and many people will also travel by car and stay at the lodge or in the various guest cottages on the grounds. After Pat returned to the boat, we spent a cozy evening aboard watching football and movies on T.V. along with enjoying a delicious pork chop dinner.
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