Simulation Modeling of Space Missions Using the High Level Architecture

Figure 5

The Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) was built for the Apollo program. The VAB was designed to house the assembly and final checkout of the 110-meter-tall Saturn V launch vehicle. One of the VAB’s most notable features is its 139-meter-high doors. It was also used for the assembly/stacking of the NASA Space shuttle. The VAB will be used for the assembly/stacking of the SLS and the MPCV. Photo courtesy of NASA.