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Redstone Test Stand

Redstone Test Stand is a historic place in Huntsville, Madison County, Alabama, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on May 13, 1976, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 76000341.

Huntsville, Madison County, AlabamaListed May 13, 1976NRIS #76000341★ National Historic Landmark
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What is Redstone Test Stand?

The Redstone Test Stand or Interim Test Stand was used to develop and test fire the Redstone missile, Jupiter-C sounding rocket, Juno I launch vehicle and Mercury-Redstone launch vehicle. It was declared an Alabama Historic Civil Engineering Landmark in 1979 and a National Historic Landmark in 1985. It is located at NASA's George C. Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) in Huntsville, Alabama on the Redstone Arsenal, designated Building 4665. The Redstone missile was the first missile to carry a detonated nuclear weapon. Jupiter-C launched to test components for the Jupiter missile. Juno I put the first American satellite Explorer 1 into orbit. Mercury Redstone carried the first American astronaut Alan Shepard into space. The Redstone earned the name "Old Reliable" because of this facility and the improvements it made possible.

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The record

Listing details

Name
Redstone Test Stand
City
Huntsville
County
Madison County
State
Alabama
Listed on the National Register
May 13, 1976
NRIS reference number
76000341
Resource type
structure
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
34.63274, -86.66659
When was Redstone Test Stand listed on the National Register?

Redstone Test Stand was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 13, 1976.

Where is Redstone Test Stand located?

Redstone Test Stand is located in Huntsville, Madison County, Alabama at approximately 34.63274, -86.66659. See the map above.

Is Redstone Test Stand a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Redstone Test Stand is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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