NASA Stennis Space Center
NASA's primary rocket engine testing facility, home to the A-1, A-2, B-1/B-2 test stands. Tests RS-25 (Space Shuttle Main Engine), J-2X, and other liquid rocket engines. Also hosts the Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command.
Identity
- Name
- NASA Stennis Space Center
- Region
- NA
- Slug
- nasa-stennis-space-center
- Type
- research_center
Details
- Description
- NASA's primary rocket engine testing facility, home to the A-1, A-2, B-1/B-2 test stands. Tests RS-25 (Space Shuttle Main Engine), J-2X, and other liquid rocket engines. Also hosts the Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command.
- Established Year
- 1,961
- Latitude
- 30.352
- Location
- Hancock County, Mississippi, USA
- Longitude
- -89.612
- Operational Status
- operational
- Ownership
- government