Viewing launch pad 39-A (and shuttle) at the Kennedy Space Center with my nephew Chris. It was from this pad that the Apollo missions to the moon were launched. The pad is currently used for launching Space Shuttle missions. Page 1 - Page 2 - Page 3 - Page 4 Flag Seal Website : www.myflorida.com Capital : Tallahassee Highest point : Britton Hill, 345 feet Area : 65,758 sq.mi, 22nd largest state Population : 15,982,378 (2000 US census) Motto : In God we trust Admitted to Union : March 3, 1845 State Song : "Swanee River" State Bird : Mocking bird State Flower : Orange Blossom State Tree : Sabal Palm