Spacecraft Magnetic Test Facility
Appearance
Spacecraft Magnetic Test Facility | |
Location | Good Luck Road, Greenbelt, Maryland |
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Built | 1966 |
Architect | NASA |
Architectural style | No Style Listed |
NRHP reference No. | 85002811 |
Added to NRHP | October 3, 1985[1] |
The Spacecraft Magnetic Test Facility at the Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland was built in 1966 to allow the evaluation of magnetic movement in spacecraft. The building is constructed on 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 [3].
References
- ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. 2008-04-15.
- ^ "Spacecraft Magnetic Test Facility". National Historic Landmark summary listing. National Park Service. Retrieved 2008-06-17.
- ^ "Maryland Historical Trust". National Register of Historic Places: Properties in Prince George's County. Maryland Historical Trust. 2008-06-12.
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External links
- Spacecraft Magnetic Test Facility, Prince George's County, including photo in 1985, at Maryland Historical Trust