Space Shuttle Main Propulsion Test Article -- US Space and Rocket Center, Huntsville AL - Engineering Landmarks on Waymarking.com

The Space Shuttle Main Propulsion Test Article incorporated into the Space Shuttle static display at the Space Camp area of the US Space and Rocket Center, Huntsville AL has been named an Engineering Landmark by the American Welding Society.

The plaque reads as follows:

"THE AMERICAN WELDING SOCIETY

HISTORICAL WELDED STRUCTURE AWARD

is hereby bestowed on the

MARSHALL SPACE FLIGHT CENTER

In recognition of the advanced technology and high quality of welding used in the construction of the External Tank from the Space Shuttle Main Propulsion Test Article, and in recognition of the vital service provided to the United States and the world by the NASA Space Shuttle program.

—1998—"

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Location: Space Camp Plaza US Space and Rocket Center Huntsville AL Type of structure/site: Space Shuttle Main Propulsion Test Article Date of Construction: 1/1/1976 Engineer/Architect/Builder etc.: Rockwell International Engineering Organization Listing: Other (specify in description) Primary Web Site: [Web Link] Secondary Web Site: [Web Link]

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