Cape Canaveral Launch Complex 34 Firebrick

The first step on humanity’s grand journey across the stars sits on a small sliver of land off the coast of Florida. Here on Cape Canaveral, the first Saturn rocket launches blasted off from NASA's Launch Complex 34, paving the way for Apollo 11's mission to the Moon.

Completed on June 5, 1961, Launch Complex 34 was a crucial step in humanity's journey to the Moon. Its purpose was singular: to host the launches of a new rocket: the Saturn I. The site was witness to these triumphant rocket tests, and the tragedy of the Apollo 1 fire, which killed its crew during a test launch.

This specimen is a piece of firebrick panel used at Launch Complex 34. The material was used to withstand the incredible energy generated from the Saturn rockets during takeoff. Material on this item is extremely limited.

The specimen ships in a handsome, glass-topped display case. An informational photo card and a larger specimen card, which serves as a certificate of authenticity, are also included.