The U.S. Space and Rocket Center opened in 1970 on land donated by the U.S. Army. It claims to be the world's largest space attraction. It also houses the graves of Able and Baker, monkeys who flew on a 1959 Jupiter test flight. Located several miles west of Huntsville, the Space Center's tall rockets are easily visible from downtown.

Published: 28 February 2007
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