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Space Shuttle Program Historic Properties 6-38
NASA Kennedy Space Center
Photo 6.29. Rotation/Processing Building, north work area.
(Source: Archaeological Consultants, Inc., 2006)
The 18,000 ft 2 Rotation/Processing Building is constructed of corrugated metal sheeting
supported by a steel frame. It rests on a poured concrete slab foundation and has a flat,
built-up roof. A set of railroad tracks, used to transport the horizontal SRB segments,
passes through the building along the east-west axis. A six-level platform assembly sits
along the north elevation. Two ceiling-mounted cranes aid in the rotation of the SRBs.
The associated control room is on the south wall.
The Rotation/Processing Building, classified within the Vehicle Processing Facilities
property type, is considered individually eligible for listing in the NRHP in the context of
the U.S. Space Shuttle Program (1969-2010) under Criterion A in the area of Space
Exploration and under Criterion C in the area of Engineering. Because the facility has
achieved exceptional significance within the past 50 years, Criteria Consideration G
applies. The Rotation/Processing Building was specifically designed for the purpose of
rotating the SRB segments, an operation vital to the preparation of the launch vehicle for
its mission. Under Criterion C, the building derives its significance from the specially
designed workstands and platforms. The facility is in excellent condition and maintains
integrity of location, design, setting, materials, workmanship, feeling, and association.
6.2.20 SRB Assembly and Refurbishment (ARF) Manufacturing Building (8BR1998)
The SRB ARF Manufacturing Building was designed by USBI-BPC and RS&H.
Construction, managed by USBI-BPC and the Federal Construction Company, was
completed in 1986. This building is located at the southeast corner of Schwartz Road and
Contractors Road, to the east of the VAB Area. It is one of seven buildings within the
SRB ARF complex. The Manufacturing Building is used to fabricate and process inert or
non-propellant SRB elements including the forward and aft skirts, frustums, and nose
caps. Other operations include the replacement of thermal protection on the SRB
components, installation of electronic and guidance systems, integration of SRB recovery
October 2007
Archaeological Consultants, Inc.