National Historic Landmark

Twenty-Five Foot Space Simulator

Pasadena, Los Angeles County, California
Listed
October 2, 1985
Type
Structure
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
85002812

About this property

The Twenty-Five-Foot Space Simulator is a chamber for testing spacecraft in space-like conditions, including extreme cold, high radiation, and near-vacuum pressure. Built in 1961, it is located at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California. It has been used to prepare many American space probes for their launches, including the Ranger, Surveyor, Mariner, and Voyager spacecraft. The first facility of its type, the chamber served as an example for other countries seeking to establish space programs. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1985 and is on the National Register of Historic Places.

Location

Pasadena, Los Angeles County, California
34.20267, -118.17390

Categories

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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Battles

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When was Twenty-Five Foot Space Simulator listed on the National Register?

Twenty-Five Foot Space Simulator was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 2, 1985.

What type of historic resource is Twenty-Five Foot Space Simulator?

Twenty-Five Foot Space Simulator is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.

Is Twenty-Five Foot Space Simulator a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Twenty-Five Foot Space Simulator has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.

What is the period of significance for Twenty-Five Foot Space Simulator?

The period of significance for Twenty-Five Foot Space Simulator is recorded as the industrial era.

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