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U.S. Space & Rocket Center, Space science museum in Huntsville, United States.

The U.S. Space & Rocket Center displays more than 1500 space artifacts, including rockets, engines, spacecraft, simulators, and detailed exhibition areas.

The museum opened on March 17, 1970, following the Apollo 12 Moon landing, under the direction of Dr. Wernher von Braun and Edward Buckbee.

The center functions as a Smithsonian Affiliate and NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center Official Visitor Center, presenting international traveling exhibitions throughout the year.

The facility maintains regular guided tours, educational programs, and an INTUITIVE Planetarium that presents astronomy shows and theater experiences.

The museum houses the Saturn V rocket, designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, along with the Space Shuttle Pathfinder testing vehicle.

Location: Huntsville

Official opening: March 17, 1970

Fee: Yes

Operator: NASA

Address: 1 Tranquility Base, Huntsville, AL 35805 35899

Phone: +12568373400

Website: http://rocketcenter.com

GPS coordinates: 34.71140,-86.65420

Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:01

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