National Historic Landmark

Spacecraft Magnetic Test Facility

Greenbelt, Prince George's County, Maryland
Listed
October 2, 1985
Type
Structure
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
85002811

About this property

The Spacecraft Magnetic Test Facility, also known historically as the Attitude Control Test Facility, is an experimental spacecraft test facility at the Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland, United States. It was built in 1966 to allow the evaluation of magnetic movement in crewed and uncrewed spacecraft, and for the precision calibration of magnetometers used in space flight. The building is constructed of non-magnetic materials and contains a magnetic coil system that allows the cancellation of the Earth's magnetic field. This unique building was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1985. The facility is currently managed by the Goddard Mechanical Systems Division.

Location

Greenbelt, Prince George's County, Maryland
39.00684, -76.82510

Categories

OTHERENGINEERING
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Sources

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

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When was Spacecraft Magnetic Test Facility listed on the National Register?

Spacecraft Magnetic Test Facility was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 2, 1985.

What type of historic resource is Spacecraft Magnetic Test Facility?

Spacecraft Magnetic Test Facility is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.

Is Spacecraft Magnetic Test Facility a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Spacecraft Magnetic Test Facility 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 Spacecraft Magnetic Test Facility?

The period of significance for Spacecraft Magnetic Test Facility is recorded as the industrial era.

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