U.S. Space & Rocket Center, Space science museum in Huntsville, United States.
Description
The U.S. Space & Rocket Center is a space science museum in Huntsville, Alabama that displays more than 1500 objects from space exploration. The collection includes rockets, engines, spacecraft, simulators, and themed exhibition areas.
History
The museum opened in March 1970 under the direction of Edward Buckbee, shortly after the successful Apollo 12 Moon landing. It became a major educational center for space science within its first years.
Culture
The center displays the Saturn V rocket, which was developed by Wernher von Braun and his team in Huntsville. Visitors today can walk through a replica section of the International Space Station and experience what living in orbit feels like.
Practical
The facility offers regular guided tours and educational programs suitable for school groups. The planetarium presents astronomy shows and film screenings throughout the week.
Did you know?
The Space Shuttle Pathfinder on display here was used as a test vehicle and never flew to space. It was built to practice handling and transporting the real shuttle fleet.
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