When we envision American space exploration, our minds immediately go to the brave astronauts, the roaring engines, and the breathtaking views of distant galaxies. We credit the thousands of scientists and contractors who make every countdown possible. Yet, there is a silent, crucial titan of history that rarely receives the accolades it deserves: the Mobile Launcher Platform (MLP).

MLP-3 (formerly ML-1) is a monumental piece of Apollo-era engineering. As one of only three platforms at Kennedy Space Center’s Launch Complex 39, it served as the literal foundation for the Saturn V, the Saturn IB, and eventually the Space Shuttle. Most notably, it was the starting point for Apollo 11, the historic mission that first placed humanity on the lunar surface.

Building on our successful demolition of MLP-2 in 2021, ADVON was again selected to execute the complex disassembly of MLP-3—honoring its legacy through precision engineering and expert decommissioning.