VAB (Vehicle Assembly Building)

The Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) is a large structure at NASA's Kennedy Space Center used for assembling and processing spacecraft and rockets. It provides a controlled environment where components like rocket stages and payloads are safely integrated before launch. The VAB's immense size allows for the assembly of massive rockets, such as the Space Launch System (SLS), shielding sensitive equipment from weather and environmental factors. Once assembled, the rockets are transported to the launch pad. The VAB plays a crucial role in ensuring that space vehicles are properly prepared and protected prior to their journeys into space.