Space Environment Simulation Laboratory
Appearance
Space Environment Simulation Laboratory | |
![]() Space Environment Simulation Laboratory with the Apollo Spacecraft in 1968 | |
Location | Houston, Texas |
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Built | 1965 |
Architect | NASA |
Architectural style | No Style Listed |
NRHP reference No. | 85002810 |
Significant dates | |
Added to NRHP | October 3, 1985[1] |
Designated NHL | October 3, 1985[2] |
The Space Environment Simulation Laboratory in Building 32 at the Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center was used for the testing of Apollo Program equipment in a space environment. It simulated the vacuum and thermal environments that would be encountered by spacecraft in use. The laboratory continues in this use today.
References
- ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. April 15, 2008.
- ^ "Space Environment Simulation Laboratory, Chambers A and B". National Historic Landmark summary listing. National Park Service. Retrieved 2008-06-25.