Vehicle Assembly Building Collection

Shuttle in Vehicle Assembly Building, second Space Shuttle flight, 1981. Creator: NASA
Shuttle in Vehicle Assembly Building, second Space Shuttle flight, 1981. The Space Shuttle being prepared in the Kennedy Space Center, Merritt Island, Florida, USA

Viewed across the basin, Space Shuttle Atlantis crawls toward the launch pad
September 4, 2008 - Viewed across the turn basin near the Vehicle Assembly Building at the Kennedy Space Center, space shuttle Atlantis crawls toward Launch Pad 39A. ašaš

Atlantis rolls toward the open doors of the Vehicle Assembly Building at Kennedy
October 20, 2008 - Atlantis rolls toward the open doors of the Vehicle Assembly Building after rolling back from Launch Pad 39A. The journey from the pad took about six hours. aš

Space shuttle Atlantis rolls out of Orbiter Processing Facility 1 at Kennedy Space Center
March 23, 2009 - Space shuttle Atlantis rolls out of Orbiter Processing Facility 1 at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida to roll over to the Vehicle Assembly Building

External Tank 130 rolls toward Kennedy Space Centers Vehicle Assembly Building
December 4, 2008 - External Tank 130 rolls toward Kennedys Vehicle Assembly Building and will be used on the STS-125 Hubble servicing mission. aš

Space Shuttle Endeavour inside the Vehicle Assembly Building at Kennedy Space Center
September 19, 2008 - Shortly before midnight, space shuttle Endeavour leaves the Vehicle Assembly Building at the Kennedy Space Center

NASA vehicle assembly building. This building was built in the 1960s to assemble Saturn V rockets for the Apollo programme and now stores the space shuttle fleet

NASA vehicle assembly building. This building was built in the 1960s to assemble Saturn V rockets for the Apollo programme and now stores the space shuttle fleet

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The Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida has played a crucial role in the history of space exploration and has witnessed countless moments that have shaped our understanding of the universe. One such moment was captured in 1981, during the second Space Shuttle flight. The iconic image shows the Shuttle inside the VAB, ready to embark on its mission into space. This sight symbolizes human ingenuity and determination to explore beyond our planet's boundaries. Another breathtaking view showcases the low bay entrance to the VAB. This massive structure stands tall, welcoming rockets and spacecraft with open arms. Inside High Bay 3, we catch a glimpse of Artemis I Space Launch System main engines, waiting patiently for their turn to propel humanity further into space. Cliff Lanham, ground operations manager with Exploration Ground Systems, oversees every intricate detail within this engineering marvel. His expertise ensures that each vehicle assembled here is prepared for its journey through time and space. Technicians meticulously check equipment on crawler-transporter 2 as it makes its way towards the VAB. This colossal machine plays a vital role in transporting rockets and shuttles from one location to another within Kennedy Space Center. As crawler-transporter 2 approaches the VAB, eight new NASA Artemis logos are proudly displayed on its surface. These logos represent our commitment to exploring new frontiers and paving the way for future generations of astronauts. Inside High Bay 3 lies an awe-inspiring sight - one can't help but be captivated by a close-up view of booster segments for Artemis I Space Launch System rocket. These powerful components will ignite with immense force, propelling us closer to unlocking mysteries of distant galaxies. Engineers and technicians skillfully drive crawler-transporter 2 along the crawlerway towards their destination -the VAB. The sun reflects off its cab as if mirroring our collective hope and ambition as we venture into the unknown.