The film, "The Big Challenge," a restored movie, is now available on video and opens with the historic statement of the late President John F. Kennedy announcing the national goal of landing men on the Moon in this decade. Following a study group's selection of Merritt Island as the location for America's Spaceport, the Corps of Engineers is introduced as the agency responsible for design and construction supervision. The requirements which indicate design and size of facilities are outlined and the viewer is shown unique highlights of construction in a logical sequence paralleling operational use of the facilities. The Earth-orbiting vehicle, Saturn 1-B, lifts off at the close as the viewer begins to appreciate that this nation is effectively meeting "The Big Challenge."

VAB Cost - $196,805,080 million, built in 1967 with 1,831,549 SF.

Current Replacement Value - $509,289,373 million (may be too low per JAB escalation; plus new design, S&A, escalation 3-4 year plus contingency).