Flame Deflector Complete at Launch Complex 39B
Construction is complete on the main flame deflector in the flame trench at Launch Complex 39B at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The flame deflector will safely deflect the plume exhaust from NASA's Space Launch System rocket during launch. It will divert the rocket's exhaust, pressure and intense heat to the north at liftoff. The Exploration Ground Systems Program at Kennedy is refurbishing the pad to support the launch of the SLS rocket and Orion on Exploration Mission-1, and helping to transform the space center into a multi-user spaceport.
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KSC-20180516-PH_KLS01_0023
Date Created
May 16, 2018
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KSC
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NASA/Kim Shiflett
Location
Launch Complex 39B
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