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Unitary Plan Wind Tunnel

Unitary Plan Wind Tunnel is a historic place in Moffett Field, Santa Clara County, California, 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 85002799.

Moffett Field, Santa Clara County, CaliforniaListed October 3, 1985NRIS #85002799★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is Unitary Plan Wind Tunnel?

The Unitary Plan Wind Tunnel, located at the NASA Ames Research Center in Moffett Federal Airfield, Mountain View, California, United States, is a research facility used extensively to design and test new generations of aircraft, both commercial and military, as well as NASA space vehicles, including the Space Shuttle. The facility was completed in 1955 and is one of five facilities created after the 1949 Unitary Plan Act supporting aeronautics research.

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The record

Listing details

Name
Unitary Plan Wind Tunnel
City
Moffett Field
County
Santa Clara County
State
California
Listed on the National Register
October 3, 1985
NRIS reference number
85002799
Resource type
structure
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
37.41706, -122.06054
When was Unitary Plan Wind Tunnel listed on the National Register?

Unitary Plan Wind Tunnel was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 3, 1985.

Where is Unitary Plan Wind Tunnel located?

Unitary Plan Wind Tunnel is located in Moffett Field, Santa Clara County, California at approximately 37.41706, -122.06054. See the map above.

Is Unitary Plan Wind Tunnel a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Unitary Plan Wind Tunnel is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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