National Register of Historic Places
Space Environment Simulation Laboratory
Space Environment Simulation Laboratory is a historic place in Houston, Harris County, Texas, 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 85002810.
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Space Environment Simulation Laboratory
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About this place
What is Space Environment Simulation Laboratory?
The Space Environment Simulation Laboratory (SESL) is a facility in Building 32 at the Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center that can perform large-scale simulations of the vacuum and thermal environments that would be encountered in space. Built in 1965, it was initially used to test Apollo Program spacecraft and equipment in a space environment, and continues to be used by NASA for testing equipment. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1985.
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Listing details
- Name
- Space Environment Simulation Laboratory
- City
- Houston
- County
- Harris County
- State
- Texas
- Listed on the National Register
- October 3, 1985
- NRIS reference number
- 85002810
- Resource type
- structure
- National Historic Landmark
- Yes
- Coordinates
- 29.56084, -95.08830
When was Space Environment Simulation Laboratory listed on the National Register?
Space Environment Simulation Laboratory was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 3, 1985.
Where is Space Environment Simulation Laboratory located?
Space Environment Simulation Laboratory is located in Houston, Harris County, Texas at approximately 29.56084, -95.08830. See the map above.
Is Space Environment Simulation Laboratory a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Space Environment Simulation Laboratory is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.
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