The U.S. Space & Rocket Center is a museum operated by the government of Alabama, showcasing rockets, achievements, and artifacts of the U.S. space program.

The U.S. Space & Rocket Center is near and dear to the Splawn family as Ben's late grandfather, Jim Splawn spent 23 years with NASA, working at the Neutral Buoyancy Simulation training astronauts for the Skylab Missions, Apollo Lunar Landing Program, and Space Shuttle Main Engine.

Want to learn more about all of the amazing things Ben's Papaw did? Watch the video below!

NASA Emeritus Oral History - Jim Splawn

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