About this property
The Space Environment Simulation Laboratory (SESL) is a facility in Building 32 at the Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center that can perform large-scale simulations of the vacuum and thermal environments that would be encountered in space. Built in 1965, it was initially used to test Apollo Program spacecraft and equipment in a space environment, and continues to be used by NASA for testing equipment. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1985.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. National Historic Landmark designation, the highest level of federal recognition, is reserved for properties that possess exceptional national significance in the history, architecture, archaeology, engineering, or culture of the United States. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 85002810. It was listed on October 2, 1985.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Space Environment Simulation Laboratory listed on the National Register?
Space Environment Simulation Laboratory was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 2, 1985.
What type of historic resource is Space Environment Simulation Laboratory?
Space Environment Simulation Laboratory is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.
Is Space Environment Simulation Laboratory a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Space Environment Simulation Laboratory 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 Space Environment Simulation Laboratory?
The period of significance for Space Environment Simulation Laboratory is recorded as the modern era, specifically around 1965.
Can I research the history near Space Environment Simulation Laboratory?
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