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Saturn V Space Vehicle

Saturn V Space Vehicle is a historic place in Huntsville, Madison County, Alabama, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on November 22, 1978, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 78000500.

Huntsville, Madison County, AlabamaListed November 22, 1978NRIS #78000500★ National Historic Landmark
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What is Saturn V Space Vehicle?

The Saturn V Dynamic Test Vehicle, designated SA-500D, is a prototype Saturn V rocket used by NASA to test the performance of the rocket when vibrated to simulate the shaking which subsequent rockets would experience during launch. It was the first full-scale Saturn V completed by the Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC). Though SA-500D never flew, it was instrumental in the development of the Saturn V rocket which propelled the first human missions to the Moon as part of the Apollo program. Built under the direction of Wernher von Braun, it served as the test vehicle for all of the Saturn support facilities at MSFC.

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Listing details

Name
Saturn V Space Vehicle
City
Huntsville
County
Madison County
State
Alabama
Listed on the National Register
November 22, 1978
NRIS reference number
78000500
Resource type
structure
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
34.71008, -86.65579
When was Saturn V Space Vehicle listed on the National Register?

Saturn V Space Vehicle was added to the National Register of Historic Places on November 22, 1978.

Where is Saturn V Space Vehicle located?

Saturn V Space Vehicle is located in Huntsville, Madison County, Alabama at approximately 34.71008, -86.65579. See the map above.

Is Saturn V Space Vehicle a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Saturn V Space Vehicle is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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