The Saturn IB's story is defined by being perpetually in the shadow of its colossal, unworldly-powerful big cousin. But as we'll find, there would be no Saturn V, no Apollo moon rocket, heck ...

The Saturn 1B rocket stood along I-65 in Ardmore for 44 years. But in September of 2023, it was officially taken down due to it’s deteriorating state.

This is the Instrument Unit, Serial No. S-IU 500D-2 as used on the Dynamic Test version of the Saturn V. The IU performed the crucial function of guidance, navigation, and control for the Saturn 1B ...

Almost 2 years later, a replica Saturn 1B rocket is finally in the works. Space advocate Dr. Joe Fitzgerald says they do not want history to repeat itself regarding the new rocket. “The Saturn 1B, the ...

ARDMORE, Ala. (WAFF) - Deconstruction has begun on Saturn 1B along I-65 in Ardmore but a bill that was signed into law this summer could call for a replica to be put in it’s place. Senate Bill 313 ...

For those entering the state of Alabama from Tennessee on I-65, chances are you’ve probably seen the Saturn 1B rocket at the Ardmore Welcome Center — but officials say the rocket has an uncer… ...

Preliminary work is underway in dismantling the Saturn 1B rocket at the north Alabama welcome center on Interstate 65 near the Tennessee state line. NASA has been removing the engines from the ...

The iconic Saturn 1B rocket, which has stood over the Alabama Welcome Center in Elkmont for almost 44 years, will soon be taken down due to safety concerns. Skip Navigation.