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The
Lunar Module Has “Landed” at
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Kennedy
Space Center Visitor Complex
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Enhancements
are underway to celebrate
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the 50th anniversary
of Apollo 11.
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Lunar Module 9 will be displayed
under the Saturn V rocket.
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Cape
Canaveral, FL – March 2019 / Newsmaker Alert / Lunar
Module 9 (LM-9) has “landed” at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex’s
Apollo/Saturn V Center. This summer, guests will be able to get a closer
look at LM-9, one of only three remaining Lunar Modules designed for mission
use. Previously suspended from the ceiling, the relocation of the module
is part of an initiative to reimagine the Apollo/Saturn V Center as Kennedy
Space Center Visitor Complex gears up for the 50th anniversary celebration
of Apollo 11.
Originally
intended to fly on Apollo 15, LM-9 was replaced with an Extended Lunar
Module when the Lunar Rover was added to the mission. In 2017, this American
relic was completely refurbished to preserve for generations to come. The
careful relocation of the historic artifact took place over several hours
to ensure its safety. Visit
the following link to view a time-lapse of the move.
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In
celebration of the 50th anniversary, visitors to the Apollo/Saturn V Center
will be met with a host of additions and enhancements as it is reimagined
with a renovated “sense of arrival” that includes revamped landscaping,
thematic signage and more, setting a new tone for the experience. At the
entrance to the Lunar Theater, guests will be transported back to 1969
as they step into a period living room recreation to experience what it
was like to watch the Moon landing. Other enhancements include an enriched
Touch the Moon exhibit, a Moon Tree garden, Fisher Space Pen legacy display,
a closer look at the CSM-119, and more. The Astrovan, which transported
astronauts to the launch pad and can be seen in the movie “First Man,”
is also on display at the Apollo/Saturn V Center. To stay up to date on
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex’s plans to commemorate Apollo 11,
visit www.KennedySpaceCenter.com.
About
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
Kennedy
Space Center Visitor Complex brings to life the epic story of the U.S.
space program, offering a full day or more of fun, inspiration and educational
activities. This includes the Apollo/Saturn V Center, which features an
actual Saturn V Moon rocket, and is currently being upgraded and expanded
in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 launch and Moon
landing. Also included with admission are Heroes & Legends, featuring
the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame®, presented by Boeing, the Kennedy
Space Center Bus Tour, Space Shuttle Atlantis®, Shuttle Launch Experience®,
IMAX® A Beautiful Planet 3D and Journey To Space 3D films, Astronaut
Encounter, Journey To Mars: Explorers Wanted, Science on a Sphere®,
and the Rocket Garden. Add-on experiences available for an additional fee
include the new Astronaut Training Experience® Exploring with Lockheed
Martin, Cosmic Quest, Dine With an Astronaut and special interest bus tours.
Only 45 minutes from Orlando, Fla., Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
opens daily at 9 a.m. with closing times varying by season. Admission is
$57 + tax for adults and $47 + tax for children ages 3 – 11. Kennedy Space
Center Visitor Complex offers annual passes starting at $82 + tax for adults
and $67 + tax for children ages 3 – 11. For more information, call 877-313-2610
or visit www.KennedySpaceCenter.com.
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Media
Contacts:
Lauren
Eisele Walbert
Sandy
Hillman Communications
410-616-8943
Rebecca
Shireman
Manager
of Communications & Public Relations
Kennedy
Space Center Visitor Complex
321-449-4273
or 321-213-5926
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