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Neutral Buoyancy Space Simulator

Neutral Buoyancy Space Simulator is a historic place in Huntsville, Madison County, Alabama, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on October 3, 1985, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 85002807.

Huntsville, Madison County, AlabamaListed October 3, 1985NRIS #85002807★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is Neutral Buoyancy Space Simulator?

The Neutral Buoyancy Simulator was a neutral buoyancy pool located at NASA's George C. Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC). The simulator was used from 1968 through its decommissioning in 1997. Marshall recognized the need for underwater simulations of extra-vehicular activities (EVAs) and developed three successively larger tanks for the purpose. The Neutral Buoyancy Simulator contributed significantly to the American crewed space program. Astronauts involved into Skylab, the Space Shuttle, Hubble Space Telescope, and the International Space Station missions trained in the facility. Until Johnson Space Center constructed the Weightless Environment Test Facility in the mid-1970s, MSFC had the only NASA-owned test facility that allowed engineers and astronauts to become familiar with the dynamics of body motion under weightless conditions.

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The record

Listing details

Name
Neutral Buoyancy Space Simulator
City
Huntsville
County
Madison County
State
Alabama
Listed on the National Register
October 3, 1985
NRIS reference number
85002807
Resource type
structure
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
34.65387, -86.67807
When was Neutral Buoyancy Space Simulator listed on the National Register?

Neutral Buoyancy Space Simulator was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 3, 1985.

Where is Neutral Buoyancy Space Simulator located?

Neutral Buoyancy Space Simulator is located in Huntsville, Madison County, Alabama at approximately 34.65387, -86.67807. See the map above.

Is Neutral Buoyancy Space Simulator a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Neutral Buoyancy Space Simulator is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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