View of Chrysler workers loading a Saturn IB booster into the east position on the static test tower. Marshall Space Flight Center, Saturn Propulsion & Structural Test Facility, East Test Area, Huntsville, Madison County, AL. March 1963, MSFC Photo Lab.As the main contractor of the Saturn IB booster, Chrysler took over operations of the east position of the static test tower in 1963. That same year, the west position of the test tower was modified (as seen in the photo) for sereach and developement tests of the Saturn V booster’s engine, the F-1.Via Library of Congress

View of Chrysler workers loading a Saturn IB booster into the east position on the static test tower. Marshall Space Flight Center, Saturn Propulsion & Structural Test Facility, East Test Area, Huntsville, Madison County, AL. March 1963, MSFC Photo Lab.

As the main contractor of the Saturn IB booster, Chrysler took over operations of the east position of the static test tower in 1963. That same year, the west position of the test tower was modified (as seen in the photo) for sereach and developement tests of the Saturn V booster’s engine, the F-1.

Via Library of Congress

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