Overview:
Take a tour of NASA’s premier ground-based microgravity research lab, where researchers from around the world study the effects of microgravity from Earth. NASA Glenn’s Zero Gravity Research Facility houses a 432-foot drop tower, built into the ground, which provides test articles a near-weightless environment for 5.18 seconds, and makes this the world’s largest drop tower of its kind. Testing here has been instrumental in the development of many experiments conducted on the space station and directly contributes to scientific research in combustion, fluid physics, biotechnology, and materials science.
When:
November 4, 2023
Tour buses depart from the Main Gate of NASA Glenn Research Center at the following times:
8:00 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
Registration
Closed
We have limited tour capacity for each date and location. Registering for a tour does not guarantee you will be selected. We use a randomization feature to ensure fairness for all registrants. If selected, you will receive a confirmation email two weeks in advance of the tour date with additional information and details. We will also send a declination email to those we cannot accommodate.
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Lab Opened in 1966 Still Performs State-of-the-Art Microgravity Research
