[4] It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1985 for its role in the development of the United States space program.

[3][4] Building 4572 is located in the Marshall Space Flight Center's East Test Area.

It is surrounded by support facilities, and is accompanied by Building 4573, a gantry crane with a capacity of 45 tons.

[4] This facility was built in 1957 by the Army Ballistic Missile Agency and was the primary center responsible for the development of large vehicles and rocket propulsion systems.

The Saturn V remains the most powerful launch vehicle ever brought to operational status, from a height, weight and payload standpoint.