NASA to Demolish Iconic Towers Used to Test Saturn V, Space Shuttle
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Key Points:
- NASA will demolish two historic test stands, the Propulsion and Structural Test Facility (T-tower) and the Dynamic Test Facility, at its Marshall Space Flight Center in Alabama as part of a modernization effort.
- These towers were crucial for testing the Saturn V rocket that launched Apollo missions to the Moon and later supported Space Shuttle component testing but have been unused for decades.
- The demolition is part of a broader plan to remove 25 outdated facilities, improving safety and reducing maintenance costs while enabling infrastructure upgrades for future Moon and Mars exploration.
- NASA is preserving the legacy of these landmarks by partnering with Auburn University to create detailed digital models using LiDAR and 360-degree photography before demolition.
- The agency is also retiring the Neutral
