Origin of Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC)
As the nations missile and rocket program began to expand in the 50's, Huntsville, Alabama was the home to Redstone Arsenal and the famous team of rocket experts led by Dr. Wernher Von Braun. Soon Huntsville was called the "Rocket City" as depicted in this photo believed to have been taken in the 1950's in Huntsville, Alabama. (Courtesy of Huntsville/Madison County Public Library)
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Date Created
January 1, 1950
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MSFC
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