Re: SLC-6

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From: Craig E. Ward
Date: Tue, 19 Dec 1989 22:17

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In article <10556.911.forumexp@mts.rpi.edu> Greg_d._Moore@mts.rpi.edu (Commander Krugannal) writes:
>
>     Above someone stated that SLC-6 (or slick-6) was an acronym for
>   the Shuttle Launch Complex-6. This does not seem correct. I mean
>   why is it #6? and then
>   > 5) Yes, it would probably cost more to convert SLC-6 to a marginally useful
>   >  Titan IV launch site than it would to build a new SLC-7. 
>   --Glenn Serre
>     What is SLC-7 then?

I believe the acronym stands for "Space Launch Complex."

I toured Vandenberg last spring and saw (but did not photograph -- that would
be a security violation ;-) two other SLC-n sites that are used for ELVs.
(Didn't get to see the AMROC launch complex.)

SLC-6 was originally built for the USAF MOL (Manned Orbiting Laboratory)
program of the mid-60s.  The complex was moth-balled.  It may be refurbished
to launch the Titan IVs.
-- 
Craig E. Ward <cew@venera.isi.edu> 	Slogan:	"nemo me impune lacessit"
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From: cew@venera.isi.edu (Craig E. Ward)
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Subject: Re: SLC-6
Summary: Space Launch Complex
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Date: 19 Dec 89 22:17:48 GMT
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