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No, not exactly. The author points that out in the piece. The zip-line is a later addition that takes you some distance away from the launch pad. The "rubber
by URSpider94 14y ago
No, not exactly. The author points that out in the piece. The zip-line is a later addition that takes you some distance away from the launch pad. The "rubber room" and blast room are, literally, directly underneath the rocket.
- gridspy 14y agoThe Rubber Room is intended for critical ground crews. The zip line is intended for astronauts. This is mentioned in the piece as the zip-line is the safer option when you're at the top of the tower and the base of the rocket is on fire.