How much does the NASA crawler cost?
How much does the NASA crawler cost?
The two crawler-transporters were designed and built by Marion Power Shovel Company using components designed and built by Rockwell International at a cost of US$14 million each….
| Crawler-transporter | |
|---|---|
| Length | 40 m (131 ft) |
| Width | 35 m (114 ft) |
| Height | Adjustable, 6 to 8 m (20 to 26 ft) |
| Curb weight | 2,721 t (6,000,000 lb) |
What happened to the NASA crawler?
After the Moon landing and Skylab programs ended, the crawlers continued their work, taking space shuttles to their launch pads for 30 years. With the shuttle fleet retired in 2011, the crawlers are envisioned as critical elements of future launch operations at Kennedy.
How many crawler transporters does NASA have?
NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida has up- graded one of its two massive crawler-transporters as the agency continues to prepare for its return to the Moon and journey beyond to Mars.
How much horsepower does the NASA Crawler have?
Click here to see the crawler moving a shuttle . The Crawler/Transporter is powered by 16 traction motors powered by four 1,000 kw generators, driven by two 2,750hp diesel engines. Two 750 kw generators, drived by two 1,065 hp diesel engines are used for jacking, steering, lighting, and ventilating.
Where does the NASA Crawler Transporter 2 go?
A full view of crawler-transporter 2 (CT-2) as it moves slowly along the crawlerway on its way back to the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Photo credit: NASA Crawler-Transporters
What was the name of the first Space Crawler?
Aug. 26, 1967 – The first Saturn V rocket was moved to the launch pad for the unmanned Apollo 4 mission. May 1, 1979 – A crawler transported space shuttle Enterprise, with external tank and two inert solid rocket boosters, to Launch Pad A for fit check.
When did the Space Shuttle crawler stop working?
After the moon landing and Skylab programs ended, the crawlers continued their work, taking space shuttles to their launch pads for 30 years. With the shuttle fleet retired in 2011, the crawlers are envisioned as critical elements of future launch operations at Kennedy.
Are there any NASA models in the space store?
The Space Store has a large selection of NASA models, from Mercury Models, to Gemini Models, to Apollo Models, to Space Shuttle Models. We also have aviation and experimental space models as well. We even have some models that are autographed.