These museum-grade, original 1965 Apollo-era NASA master plan blueprints from the John F. Kennedy Space Center document the expansion of the Launch Operations Center (LOC) to support the Apollo Program’s monumental goals. These blueprints capture the ambitious infrastructure development needed for the Saturn V rocket launch, covering approximately 144,000 acres and encompassing key facilities like the massive Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) and the launch pads of Complex 39, and Industrial Area building for NASA scientist, astronauts, and various other employees that played a key role in the early Apollo Program. Dated 1965, these blueprints were used during a pivotal year, as NASA worked to complete major components, including the VAB, launch pads 39A and 39B, and the Crawler-Transporter, laying a strong foundation for the Apollo missions and securing Kennedy Space Center's legacy as the world’s premier launch site. These blueprints, sourced from a NASA employee involved in the center's 1965 expansion, stand as testaments to a year marked by innovation and determination in U.S. space exploration.
