The SLS Booster — After the successful firing

NASA SLS Rocket Test

Last week, I had the great experience of being able to participate in the NASA SLS Booster test.

Miles away from any city, town, or place to buy breakfast, Orbital ATK tested the Space Launch System booster that is meant to eventually bring humans to Mars.

Throughout this two day event, we were able to tour the facility where the rocket is built. The whole first day entailed touring where the rocket is made, in a part of Orbital ATK where we couldn’t even take pictures.

I thought the best thing to do would make a photo essay from some of the things I saw.

The Social Group learning how the boosters are built. Behind us is one section made of multiple alloys.

Another section where they coat the rockets with rubber and sealants

In this room, they do a lot to the finished rocket section. It’s vacuum locked and weather proofed, as well as…