Space Mirror Memorial, National memorial at Kennedy Space Center, Florida, United States
The Space Mirror Memorial is a wall of polished black granite at Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The structure rises roughly 43 feet (13 meters) tall and 50 feet (15 meters) wide, showing luminous inscriptions standing out against the dark stone.
The United States Congress designated this site as a national memorial in 1991, dedicating it to astronauts who died during missions or training. The structure has been updated over the years to add new names while preserving the original message.
Names on the wall honor men and women from several decades of human spaceflight, from Mercury missions to the International Space Station. Visitors see inscriptions marking different missions and generations of spacefarers, reflecting how technology and ambition shifted over the years.
Admission is included with general entry to Kennedy Space Center and visitors can view the site during regular operating hours. Guided tours explain the structure and its design, allowing for a closer look at the details.
A system of backlit panels and solar mirrors makes the letters glow during daytime and creates the impression that they hover in space. The technology works in shifting light and adds extra sources after sunset to strengthen the effect.
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