Davidson Center For Space Exploration
The davidson center for space exploration is a two story 76 000 square foot facility designed to showcase the saturn v rocket a smithsonian artifact.
Davidson center for space exploration. The saturn v rocket alone is worth the visit but since much science museum in huntsville al. We have one of the largest collections of rockets and space memorabilia on display anywhere in the world. The newest addition to the u s.
The saturn v rocket alone is worth the visit but since much museo de ciencias en huntsville al. The 68 000 square feet 6 300 m 2 52 building opened january 31 2008. Space rocket center in huntsville alabama.
Of metl span cf42 light mesa wall panels play a key role in the design of the davidson center for space exploration at the u s. The magnificent building design guides visitors through the history of the saturn v and alabama s incredible role in the space program. Space rocket center ussrc is a smithsonian affiliate and the official visitor center for nasa s marshall space flight center.
Ver 130 fotos y 15 tips de 2129 visitantes de davidson center for space exploration. Scheduled for grand opening on january 31 2008 the davidson saturn v center will become the new front door for the u s. Space rocket center.
Masks will be available for purchase on site at ticketing for 1. Space rocket center in huntsville was designed to preserve and celebrate the restored saturn v rocket one of the greatest technological accomplishments of the 20th century. The saturn exhibit also includes additional a monumental stair decorated with a custom mural illustrating the powerful propulsion of the rocket.
The 2 insulated panels were finished with polar white on the exterior and custom matte black on the interior to contrast with the gleaming saturn v lunar rocket. Space rocket center housing the visitor ticketing area a 350 seat auditorium the saturn v rocket vehicle and a 42 000 square foot exhibit space to showcase the history of the saturn program and demonstrate how lessons learned during the apollo program are affecting design and engineering decisions today. Our entrance has moved temporarily to the davidson center to support social distancing.