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Cape Canaveral Air Force Station

Cocoa, Florida • Brevard County

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About This Property

Source: AI GeneratedNational Historic Landmark

Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, located in Cocoa, Florida, is a historic site that served as the primary launch site for America's early space exploration and missile programs. Its landscape is dotted with launch complexes, control centers, and related infrastructure from the dawn of the Space Age.

Property Information

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Category
District
Acreage
132.5
Listed Date
4/16/1984
Other Names
Not specified

Significance Details

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Area of Significance
Engineering; Transportation; Science; Communications
Periods of Significance
1925 Ad - 2000 Ad
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Level - International
No
Level - National
Yes
Level - State
No
Level - Local
No
Level - Not Indicated
No

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