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This F-94B Starfire airplane in front of the Glenn Hangar building was used to work on high-speed aircraft noise reduction, 1959.
Photo of John H. Glenn, first American in orbit, 1962
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Welcome to the History Office at NASA Glenn Research Center. This website is a gateway to the history of Glenn Research Center and the Plum Brook Station. Explore how Glenn researchers and test facilities turn science fiction into science fact everyday. This website will feature resources about the beginnings of Glenn, its people, facilities, and projects. Please check back often as we expand our offerings on this site.

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NASA Glenn Oral Histories

Read Center history in selections from NASA's Oral History Project

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Glenn Inventions - Patent Database
Search or browse patents awarded to Glenn Research Center including a Gas Turbine Engine, an Ion Rocket and much more.
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Rocket Engine Test Facility (RETF)
This facility led the field in cutting edge rocket engine research. Learn about this historic building and the programs it supported.
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Glenn History Office
21000 Brookpark Road
Cleveland, OH 44135

(216) 433-5765  
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NASA Glenn History Officer:
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Last Updated: March 17, 2008