National Register of Historic Places
Spacecraft Magnetic Test Facility
Spacecraft Magnetic Test Facility is a historic place in Greenbelt, Prince George's County, Maryland, 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 85002811.
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Spacecraft Magnetic Test Facility
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About this place
What is Spacecraft Magnetic Test Facility?
The Spacecraft Magnetic Test Facility, also known historically as the Attitude Control Test Facility, is an experimental spacecraft test facility at the Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland, United States. It was built in 1966 to allow the evaluation of magnetic movement in crewed and uncrewed spacecraft, and for the precision calibration of magnetometers used in space flight. The building is constructed of non-magnetic materials and contains a magnetic coil system that allows the cancellation of the Earth's magnetic field. This unique building was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1985.
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Listing details
- Name
- Spacecraft Magnetic Test Facility
- City
- Greenbelt
- County
- Prince George's County
- State
- Maryland
- Listed on the National Register
- October 3, 1985
- NRIS reference number
- 85002811
- Resource type
- structure
- National Historic Landmark
- Yes
- Coordinates
- 39.00684, -76.82510
When was Spacecraft Magnetic Test Facility listed on the National Register?
Spacecraft Magnetic Test Facility was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 3, 1985.
Where is Spacecraft Magnetic Test Facility located?
Spacecraft Magnetic Test Facility is located in Greenbelt, Prince George's County, Maryland at approximately 39.00684, -76.82510. See the map above.
Is Spacecraft Magnetic Test Facility a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Spacecraft Magnetic Test Facility is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.