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Space Shuttle Program Historic Properties 5-28NASA-wide Roll-up ReportCoca I Test Stand (A-3) (Building 733) andCoca Control Center (Building 218) atSSFLThe Coca I (A-3) Test Stand, looking north.(Source: Norman Betz, The Boeing Company,September 2006)Coca Control Center, east elevation.(Source: Norman Betz, The Boeing Company,September 2006)• The Coca I Test Stand was built in1956-1957, and modified in 1963-1964 (Saturn/Apollo) and 1973-1975and 1978 (SSP)• Engine component testing on A-3 in1974 marked the beginning of theSSME test program• Supported tests for SSMEcomponents (1974-1978), staticfirings of single SSMEs (1978-1988),and SSME turbopump acceptancetests (1978-1988)• Eligible under NRHP Criteria A andC for the crucial role it played in thecertification of the main engines forthe first flight of Columbia. Alsosignificant for its specializedengineering and design.• The Coca Control Center, built in1956, supported SSME componentand complete engine testing between1974 and 1988• The Control Center is eligible underCriteria A and C for the vital role itplayed in controlling and monitoringthe test firings at Coca I. UnderCriterion C, it is an excellentexample of blockhouse design andengineering.July 2008Archaeological Consultants, Inc.
Space Shuttle Program Historic Properties 5-29NASA-wide Roll-up ReportAcoustic Model Engine Test Facility (TF 116)(Building 4540) at MSFCAcoustic Model Engine Test Facility, aerial view, 1976.(Source: NASA MSFC - 777250)• Built in 1964 to support the ApolloProgram; used since 1974 for the SSP.• Associated with very early andcontinuous acoustic model testing for theinitial development of the Shuttle, from1974 to 1981• Eligible under NRHP Criteria A and C forthe instrumental role it played in thedevelopment of propulsion systems forthe Space Shuttle, and for its design andengineeringStructural Dynamic Test Facility (Building4550) at MSFC• Built in 1964; modified in 1975 for theSSP• Designated a NHL as part of the Man inSpace theme study• Associated with the MVGVT (May 1978-February 1979) which verified that theShuttle could withstand the vibratingforces encountered during powered flight• Eligible under NRHP Criteria A and C forits unique capability to dynamically testthe Space Shuttle, and for its design andengineering which allowed for vibrationtesting of an assembled launch vehicle.Structural Dynamic Test Facility; Enterprisebeing lifted by crane, 1978.(Source: NASA MSFC - 7890776)July 2008Archaeological Consultants, Inc.
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