""Today, we are honoring Hangar One's past as a naval airship facility while embracing its future as a hub for technology and innovation," Eugene Tu, director of NASA Ames Research Center, said. "Today, we don't just reopen a building. We celebrate the revival of a legend.""
""There were agencies that had responsibility except ... frankly none of them wanted to accept the responsibility," Eshoo said, her voice echoing in the cavernous hangar. "Because with that responsibility came money out of their budgets, and it was a huge sum of money.""
""The mammoth steel structure covers eight acres on Moffett Field. It's a remarkable feat of engineering that holds even today," according to Chris Alwan, district director of Planetary Ventures."
Hangar One, a historic landmark at Moffett Field, has been restored after years of being stripped down due to toxic chemicals. Spearheaded by Google's Planetary Ventures, the restoration was celebrated by local officials. The hangar, built over 90 years ago, is one of the largest freestanding structures globally. The project required significant financial commitment and responsibility from various agencies. Although the cost of restoration remains undisclosed, the completion signifies a revival of a significant regional icon.
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