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Saturn V Dynamic Test Stand

Saturn V Dynamic Test Stand 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 85002806.

Huntsville, Madison County, AlabamaListed October 3, 1985NRIS #85002806★ National Historic Landmark
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What is Saturn V Dynamic Test Stand?

Saturn V Dynamic Test Stand, also known as dynamic structural test facility, at the George C. Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama was the test stand used for testing of the Saturn V rocket and the Space Shuttle prior to the vehicles' first flights. Designated building 4550, it stood 363 feet (111 m) tall and is 98 feet (30 m) square. Its central bay had maximum dimensions of 74 by 74 feet, and it was topped by a derrick capable of moving 200-ton objects in a 70-foot (21 m) radius. An elevator provided access to 15 levels in the structure, and a cable tunnel connected the building to control facilities in the space center's East Test Area.

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Listing details

Name
Saturn V Dynamic Test Stand
City
Huntsville
County
Madison County
State
Alabama
Listed on the National Register
October 3, 1985
NRIS reference number
85002806
Resource type
structure
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
34.63092, -86.66114
When was Saturn V Dynamic Test Stand listed on the National Register?

Saturn V Dynamic Test Stand was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 3, 1985.

Where is Saturn V Dynamic Test Stand located?

Saturn V Dynamic Test Stand is located in Huntsville, Madison County, Alabama at approximately 34.63092, -86.66114. See the map above.

Is Saturn V Dynamic Test Stand a National Historic Landmark?

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

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