NASA's Vehicle Assembly Building
GPTKB entity
Statements (56)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:building
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| gptkbp:architectural_style |
brutalist
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| gptkbp:area |
4.8 million cubic feet
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| gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:NASA_Kennedy_Space_Center
gptkb:NASA_missions |
| gptkbp:breathability |
advanced HVAC systems
|
| gptkbp:capacity |
up to 5 rockets
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| gptkbp:constructed_in |
gptkb:1966
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| gptkbp:construction_cost |
$29 million
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| gptkbp:construction_material |
steel and concrete
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| gptkbp:debut |
gptkb:Apollo_11
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| gptkbp:designed_by |
NASA engineers
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| gptkbp:elevation |
15 meters above sea level
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| gptkbp:emergency_services |
established protocols
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| gptkbp:environment |
gptkb:Florida
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| gptkbp:function |
assembly of spacecraft
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| gptkbp:height |
129 meters
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| gptkbp:historical_significance |
landmark in space exploration
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
NASA's Vehicle Assembly Building
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| gptkbp:lighting |
specialized lighting systems
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| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Kennedy_Space_Center
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| gptkbp:maintenance |
ongoing upkeep required
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| gptkbp:notable_feature |
VAB High Bay
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| gptkbp:number_of_doors |
4 large doors
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| gptkbp:owner |
gptkb:NASA
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| gptkbp:renovated |
2010s
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| gptkbp:safety_features |
fire suppression systems
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| gptkbp:security |
high security access
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| gptkbp:significance |
largest single-story building in the world
|
| gptkbp:used_for |
gptkb:Apollo_program
gptkb:Artemis_program gptkb:Space_Launch_System gptkb:Space_Shuttle gptkb:educational_programs community outreach public events crew training payload integration vehicle modifications vehicle testing rocket assembly vehicle integration final inspections launch vehicle assembly pre-launch operations rocket stacking post-launch recovery launch countdown rehearsals mission preparations rocket transportation testing of rockets transportation of spacecraft vehicle rollout to launch pad |
| gptkbp:visitors |
public tours available
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Saturn_V
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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