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Launch Equipment Test Facility (LETF)

Launch Equipment Test Facility (LETF) Overview Capabilities Test Fixtures Development Shops & Labs Support Systems Test Programs Launch Equipment Test Facility (LETF) Overview Kennedy Space Center (KSC) is home to the Launch Equipment Test Facility (LETF), a versatile test and development area that supports the entire spectrum of operational programs. Read More A close-up of […] The post Launch…

Launch Equipment Test Facility (LETF)

The Launch Equipment Test Facility (LETF) is a multifaceted test and development area located at Kennedy Space Center (KSC). This facility caters to an extensive range of operational programs. A photograph highlights the rover's remote sensing mast, showcasing its SuperCam instrument. The mast head hosts the SuperCam, which features a large circular lens. Below the mast head, two Mastcam-Z imagers are positioned, accompanied by the rover's two navigation cameras on the exterior sides.

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