Bruce Palmer wrote:

Nevertheless I think at some point the VAB will outlive its usefulness
or have to be replaced and I can't envision a scenario where the VAB is
*not* preserved for history.

I can... In my scenario the Cape is in actual use, which means land
is at a premium and 'ef the tourists. Or alternatively the Cape is no
longer in use, and the building is scrapped so the funds required to
keep it maintained are spent on more useful things, whether space
related or not.

In fact, I can't think of a single reason why the VAB should be
preserved under any circumstances.

D.
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