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Launch Pad 39B
['Anna E. Ryan']
NASA Science
Launch Pad 39BLaunch Pad 39B, site of 52 Space Shuttle Launches, has been completely modified and upgraded to support the next generation launch systems, including NASA’s new Space Launch System.
Accommodates medium to super-heavy class launch vehiclesNew Deployable Launch Systems to support small class launch vehiclesElectrical power, hydraulics and water systems have been overhauledNew state-of-the-art communications systemNew weather instrumentation systemLightning protection system including three 600-foot-tall towers and catenary systemRefurbished flame trench and new multi-user flame deflector300,000-gallon water tower for sound suppression and ignition overpressure850k gallon LOX and 850k gallon LH2 storage tanksTwo new electric elevatorsNew Environmental Control System (ECS) for vehicle/spacecraft coolingCONTACT US