National Register of Historic Places
Zero Gravity Research Facility (B-2)
Zero Gravity Research Facility (B-2) is a historic place in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, 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 85002801.
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Zero Gravity Research Facility (B-2)
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What is Zero Gravity Research Facility (B-2)?
The Zero Gravity Research Facility at the NASA Glenn Research Center, in Cleveland, Ohio, is a unique facility designed to perform tests in a reduced gravity environment. It has successfully supported research for United States crewed spacecraft programs and numerous uncrewed projects. The facility uses vertical drop tests in a vacuum chamber to investigate the behavior of systems, components, liquids, gases, and combustion in microgravity.
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Listing details
- Name
- Zero Gravity Research Facility (B-2)
- City
- Cleveland
- County
- Cuyahoga County
- State
- Ohio
- Listed on the National Register
- October 3, 1985
- NRIS reference number
- 85002801
- Resource type
- structure
- National Historic Landmark
- Yes
- Coordinates
- 41.41221, -81.86396
When was Zero Gravity Research Facility (B-2) listed on the National Register?
Zero Gravity Research Facility (B-2) was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 3, 1985.
Where is Zero Gravity Research Facility (B-2) located?
Zero Gravity Research Facility (B-2) is located in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio at approximately 41.41221, -81.86396. See the map above.
Is Zero Gravity Research Facility (B-2) a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Zero Gravity Research Facility (B-2) is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.
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