Spacecraft Magnetic Test Facility
Spacecraft Magnetic Test Facility, Government research facility at Goddard Space Flight Center, Maryland, US
The Spacecraft Magnetic Test Facility contains a magnetic coil system measuring six feet in diameter for canceling Earth's magnetic field effects during experiments.
Built in 1966 at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center, this facility received National Historic Landmark designation in 1985 for its role in space exploration.
Engineers and scientists at the facility contributed to numerous space missions by testing and calibrating magnetometers for both crewed and uncrewed spacecraft.
Located in Building 310-20, the structure incorporates specialized materials and equipment to maintain magnetic stability within half a nanotesla for precise measurements.
The facility features a 42-foot Braunbek coil system with four loops on each axis, enabling the simulation of magnetic conditions found in orbital space.
Location: Maryland
Inception: 1966
GPS coordinates: 39.00670,-76.82530
Latest update: April 15, 2025 10:25
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