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Space Shuttle Program Historic Properties 4-6
NASA Kennedy Space Center
Holloway Corporation was awarded a $2.3 million contract for removal of two pumps
from the Pad B Pump House. Modifications within the LC 39: Pad B complex were
completed in late 1985.
In addition to these major facilities, the Mobile Service Structures (MSS) were converted
into three MLPs. Beginning in 1976, modification to the MSSs began with the removal
of the LUTs and jib cranes. Of the three original LUTs removed in the conversion
process, two were reconfigured as part of the FSS at LC 39: Pads A and B. The third
LUT was disassembled and moved to a storage zone within the Industrial Area. NASA
KSC awarded contracts to a number of companies between 1976 and 1983 for MLP
conversions. Among them was a design contract awarded to RS&H in September 1976
for MLP #2. In July 1977, a $7.3 million contract was awarded to Algernon Blair
Industrial Contractors, Inc. for the removal of the LUT and jig crane, and replacement of
the single exhaust opening in the platform with three holes. Fabrication and assembly of
the two tail service masts (TSMs) was done by Belko Steel Corporation. Other contracts
for various modifications to MLP #2 were awarded between 1978 and 1981. Between
November 1982 and extending into January 1984, RS&H was awarded successive
contracts in the amount of approximately $2.0 million for the refurbishment of MLP #3.
The Crawler Transporters used to move Apollo flight hardware were refurbished.
Modifications consisted primarily of replacing outdated electronic and electrical
equipment.
In 1976, modifications began on the five existing buildings comprising the Hypergolic
Maintenance Facility which originally supported Project Gemini. Also in this year, the
Launch Equipment Test Facility (LETF), previously located at NASA MSFC and moved
to KSC for use in the Apollo program, was refurbished and modified for the Space
Shuttle Program.
The Parachute Refurbishment Facility, originally built in 1964 to process parachutes used
in Project Gemini, was expanded in size to 35,758 ft 2 and modified for the SSP between
1977 and 1979. Sanders and Thomas, Inc. of Miami provided the design specifications,
and in October 1977, Holloway Corporation of Titusville was awarded a $1.6 million
contract for building modifications. Alterations included new interior partitions, electrical
and plumbing items, construction of new wings, and the modification and installation of
heating and air conditioning systems. In 1996, two new parking areas were added.
Hangar AF, originally named the Saturn Support Facility, was used as the Saturn IB and
Saturn V staff headquarters and administrative support offices. In 1976, designs for the
refurbishment of Hangar AF were prepared by Sverdrup Parcel and Associates of
Jacksonville to transform the hangar into the SRB Recovery and Disassembly Facility;
construction was completed by the Holloway Corporation between January 1977 and the
end of 1978. Work under this $3.2 million contract included construction of the barge
slip. Ivey’s Steel Erectors, Inc. was awarded a contract in September 1982 for
construction of a new SRB Paint Facility, completed in March 1983. In April of this year,
Holloway modified Hangar N to accommodate SRB refurbishment.
October 2007
Archaeological Consultants, Inc.