Change Is Coming

I drove out to Pad B today.  I hadn't had a close up look at the pad since demolition began. The difference is amazing.


Today:

Versus October 2009, when Ares 1-X was on the pad:

I realize this is clearing the way for future use (first for Constellation, now as a "21st Century Launch Complex",) but after 30 years of seeing the pad configured for shuttle it's quite eerie.