First picture: All five engines were tested at the same time and it caused a 3.2 tremor in Huntsville and was felt in Birmingham. Windows were broken in Huntsville and home foundations were moved. Flames shot out from the engines a mile in each direction. This was the Saturn V that sent the Apollo missions to the moon.
Second picture: The actual moon rover. The wheels are made of piano wire. Rubber is too heavy and would not hold up under the fluctuating temperatures on the moon.
Third picture: Actual capsule from Apollo 12. It was recovered from the ocean and is at the museum.
Forth picture: Bottom side of the capsule showing the damage to the heat shield during re-entry.
Fifth picture: Actual space shuttle with the booster rockets.
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