The Launch Control Center for Launch Complex 39 is attached to the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB). It originally was designed with four Firing Rooms, one for each High Bay in the VAB.  Up to four Saturn rockets could be stacked in the VAB at the same time, and each would have a dedicated Firing Room for test, checkout, and launch.  The FR’s were designed for flexibility, without interior columns, and with raised flooring, to enable reconfiguration as needs changed.

Ultimately, only three Firing Rooms were built out during the Apollo program.  Firing Room 4 was used as the project management room for construction of LC-39 and the Apollo systems integration. 

Post-Apollo, Firing Room 1 was refitted to support the Space Shuttle and Ares Programs. It was re-named “The Young/Crippen FIring Room” in 2008, honoring the crew of the first Space Shuttle mission.

Each Firing Room has an Operations Management Room (OMR), where the Launch Director and other management personnel oversee the launch.  There is also a Visitors Gallery for VIPs. 

Even though the LCC is 3 miles from the Complex 39 launch pads, it needs to be hardened from potential launch catastrophes.  The exterior windows are 2 inches thick, and are protected by shutters than can be rapidly closed in the event of an explosion.