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Topic: Website launch: ApolloLaunchControl.com
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ilbasso
Member Posts: 1522
From: Greensboro, NC USA
Registered: Feb 2006
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posted 01-10-2011 08:55 PM
   
I am launching a new website - ApolloLaunchControl.com - to document my research into the Firing Rooms at the KSC Launch Control Center. At present, it focuses on Apollo through ASTP, but I'll be adding sections on Mercury, Gemini, and Shuttle as I have time.For now, it's a lot of pictures. I'll be filling in details, including detailed descriptions and locations of Firing Room equipment. I also will be adding videos and photo how-to's on restoration of vintage equipment. I'll also include vintage context photos and copies of period publications. If you own a control panel (or part of one) from the Apollo era, I would like to add a photo of it to the collection. If you'll send me a high-res photo of the face of the panel, that would be appreciated. In return, I'll try to locate your panel on a historical photo of the Firing Room, or at least show you generally where it would have been. I welcome your comments, suggestions, and feedback. Please use the email link above or on the site. Now that I have retired, I can devote much more time and energy to this labor of love! Jonathan |
David Carey
Member Posts: 802
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Registered: Mar 2009
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posted 01-10-2011 09:44 PM
Looks great Jonathan; nice work. And congratulations on retirement  |
GACspaceguy
Member Posts: 2516
From: Guyton, GA
Registered: Jan 2006
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posted 01-11-2011 04:53 AM
Very cool, great looking site too! |
ApolloAlex
Member Posts: 390
From: Yeovil, England
Registered: Oct 2004
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posted 01-11-2011 05:14 AM
Great website looks good, thanks for sharing. |
Tykeanaut
Member Posts: 2216
From: Worcestershire, England, UK.
Registered: Apr 2008
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posted 01-11-2011 08:50 AM
Good work. Happy retirement! |
jasonelam
Member Posts: 691
From: Monticello, KY USA
Registered: Mar 2007
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posted 01-11-2011 09:41 AM
Very interesting website! Great job! |
Joel Katzowitz
Member Posts: 811
From: Marietta GA USA
Registered: Dec 1999
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posted 01-11-2011 12:43 PM
Incredible project Jonathon. The website looks great and I enjoyed my first pass through. I'll be back later to linger a bit longer. |
Apollo Redux
Member Posts: 346
From: Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Registered: Sep 2006
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posted 01-14-2011 01:10 AM
Very cool.Best of fortune on your self-guiding contrail.  |
ilbasso
Member Posts: 1522
From: Greensboro, NC USA
Registered: Feb 2006
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posted 01-15-2011 03:04 PM
Update this weekend: new period photos of the Firing Rooms, badges from the Sawchuck Collection, Ground Support Equipment control panels and data recorders. Next weekend's update will include identifications and locations of more than 40 specific control panels and functions on the Firing Room floor! Thanks for all the feedback and photos - I'm always looking for photos of anything you have related to this topic. |
nojnj
Member Posts: 503
From: Highland Heights, KY
Registered: Feb 2003
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posted 01-16-2011 05:03 PM
Wow! Impressive! Very nicely done. Very informative, and great photos! |
ilbasso
Member Posts: 1522
From: Greensboro, NC USA
Registered: Feb 2006
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posted 01-21-2011 10:37 PM
Another major update this week, with a "Spotter's Guide" to identifying control panels in the Firing Room. Also included is a comprehensive list by location of the 48 control panels that I have been able to positively identify to date in photos of the Apollo-era Firing Rooms. |
Fezman92
Member Posts: 1031
From: New Jersey, USA
Registered: Mar 2010
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posted 01-21-2011 11:03 PM
Very nice site! |
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