The building is huge - 476 feet long, 90 feet wide and 63 feet high. Suspended 10 feet above the floor is the restored Saturn V. The Saturn V is 363 feet tall and was built with more than 3 million parts.
As we entered the building, I was in awe of the giant rocket hanging from the ceiling. It is so educational to be a able to walk under and examine each part of the rocket.
Our schedule is packed. The group is moved from one activity to another with little time to relax.
The campers are so full of questions that the presenters have difficulty completing the presentations on time. We have been told that this group of deaf students is one of the most inquisitive group of campers to go through the program so far (hearing and deaf combined).
Here the students are learning about the early space missions and rockets.
Looking at a man standing beside this rocket engine, you can see its size and intricate design.
A special ceremony will take place in the museum later today to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Boeing. Many important men and woman in the field of Aviation and Aeronautics will be visiting the U.S. Space and Rocket Center.
I had the pleasure of talking to a amazing gentleman yesterday who actually designed and built the first land rovers used on the moon. I plan to take some time today to soak in more stories about the beginnings of space travel in the U.S.A.
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