Aldrin at ASVC prior to grand opening

[KSC-97PC-0115]

  • Photo Number: KSC-97PC-0115

  • Release Date: 08-Jan-1997

    • Description: Apollo 11 Lunar Module Pilot Edward E. "Buzz" Aldrin, Jr. and his wife, Lois, stand before a painting of an Apollo/Saturn V launch vehicle at the pad in the new Apollo/Saturn V Center (ASVC) at KSC prior to the gala grand opening ceremony for the facility that was held Jan. 8, 1997. The astronauts were invited to participate in the event, which also featured NASA Administrator Dan Goldin and KSC Director Jay Honeycutt. The ASVC also features several other Apollo program spacecraft component displays and multimedia presentations. The facility will be a part of the KSC bus tour that embarks from the KSC Visitor Center.

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