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Space Environment Simulation Laboratory

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Space Environment Simulation Laboratory
Space Environment Simulation Laboratory with the Apollo Spacecraft in 1968
Space Environment Simulation Laboratory is located in Texas
Space Environment Simulation Laboratory
LocationHouston, Texas
Built1965
ArchitectNASA
Architectural styleNo Style Listed
NRHP reference No.85002810
Significant dates
Added to NRHPOctober 3, 1985[1]
Designated NHLOctober 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

  1. ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. April 15, 2008.
  2. ^ "Space Environment Simulation Laboratory, Chambers A and B". National Historic Landmark summary listing. National Park Service. Retrieved 2008-06-25.