Space / 1966-05-25
Apollo/Saturn V facilities Test Vehicle and Launch Umbilical Tower
Apollo/Saturn V facilities Test Vehicle and Launch Umbilical Tower
NASA's image library records Apollo/Saturn V facilities Test Vehicle and Launch Umbilical Tower.
WHY IT’S INTERESTING
An Apollo/Saturn V facilities Test Vehicle and Launch Umbilical Tower (LUT) atop a crawler-transporter move from the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) on the way to Pad A. This test vehicle, designated the Apollo/Saturn 500-F, is being used to verify launch facilities, train launch crews, and develop test and checkout procedures.