Video of NASA Test Director Jeff Spaulding's introduction to the firing rooms
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Click on a numbered red square to meet a Launch Team Member
This image depicts the actual console layout inside a KSC Firing Room. When you click on a red square, you'll meet the Launch Team member who works at the selected console. You'll learn about the Space Shuttle system(s) that Launch Team member works on, find out why he/she went to work for NASA, and how you can prepare for a similar career (more details)
Once you have done some behind the scenes exploring with some of our engineers it’s time to take the next step toward launch. Jump into the Activities Section on each featured engineer's page! It will take you to different places in this website to help you with the Challenge Quiz and with information you will need for the Launch Simulation Section. In other words, this section has the answers!