The ceremony before the move began was very touching. The National Athem was played and I was touched when singing "...and the rocket's red blare..." while gazing at this big rocket. Finally, it was going to be taken out of the elements where some damage had occurred over the years.

A recording from the 60's of the launchpad countdown was played and the engine was "fired"--as you see in this photo.

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