1969 Space Center Opened

Artist: Justin Howard
School: M. L. King Elementary, Montgomery

"1969 Space Center Opened"

1970 March 17: The Alabama Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville is dedicated, with Werner von Braun calling it "a graphic display of man's entering into the cosmic age." Now known as the U.S. Space and Rocket Center, visitors tour the museum, which includes rockets and spacecraft, and participate in activities like Space Camp.



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Created: October 11, 2007
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