![]() ![]() USSRC entered an agreement with Redstone/MSFC where they are allowed to bring tourists under condition that they verify USA citizenship, and that groups are escorted by USSRC personel all the time. After 2001 American terrorist attacks they restricted visits. Redstone Arsenal is an active military location. Once again thank you for your input guys! Here's a post-visit answer to my own questions: Q: Is it possible to obtain a permit for MSFC bus tour for a foreigner? A: Not for bus tour starting from USSRC. ![]() I'm glad that USSRC is more informative than other centers! Also thanks for the hint of whisky, this is close enough to take a sip :-) I always envied US folks that they can be tourists in such great engineering places. Pity that it has become very hard to do those days, as if an opportunity window closed. It is an experience by itself for me, separate from seeing final results of the work (rockets). Going to a specific site itself instead of only seeing the museum has a lot of value for me, as it evokes atmosphere and sense of continuity in the work done there. ![]() And just when I went to KSC there was a hurricane, so I missed my chance to go on historic Now&Then tour. I did not have a chance to be there before 2001, then I had to skip my long "wanted" EAFB/Dryden altogether due to security closure. They said this is for "all public visiting", but in fact is restricted to US citizens and people who already have access from MSFC/Redstone: With MSFC and other locations open only for US folks it is now a bit hard to visit what was previously available much wider. Visit requires earlier clearance but they allow all tourists: Sadly Dryden no longer offers tours since December 2011: Goldstone offers public tours, all tourists are allowed after clearance procedure: MSFC bus tours were restored in July 2012. ![]() Edwards AFB opened again in 2007 or 2008. Thanks for input :-) You are right that most if not all of such tours were cancelled in 2001. for people who will probably have just one chance to be there (as most foreigners), what are the "don't miss" things in the USSRC, especially those smaller than Saturn rocket and easier to overlook? -) are there other space-related locations outside of Redstone that are worth visiting for people interested in space/air technology? (say, within 2-3 hour drive range) - how much of USSRC content is just entertainment rather than museum quality facts? Say, compared to KSC Florida or Houston Texas visitor centers (which were disappointingly light on information beyond "crowd amusement" level). I have not received any reply from USSRC, MSFC or Redstone for that question. Questions for starters: - is it possible to obtain a permit for MSFC bus tour for a foreigner? Edwards AFB and other military installations issue special permits if you forward passport data in advance for a security check. This tour is restricted to US citizens, as Redstone is an active military installation. It is less known than iconic KSC (launches) or famous Houston (control) General public can access a visitor center called US Space & Rocket Center (USSRC) located just outside the military complex: USSRC organizes short bus tours to MSFC to see the historical Redstone sites. Intro: MSFC (Marshall Space Flight Center) is a NASA facility located on Redstone Arsenal ground. (haven't found such a topic yet) Fine Forum Dwellers, please advise on visiting the Alabama space complex. ![]()
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