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Launch Complex 39

Titusville, Florida • Brevard County

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About This Property

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Launch Complex 39 is a historic rocket launch site located at Kennedy Space Center in Titusville, Florida. It comprises two massive launch pads, Pad 39A and Pad 39B, along with the Vehicle Assembly Building and crawler-transporter system. This complex was the epicenter of American human spaceflight for decades, serving as the launch point for iconic missions.

Property Information

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Category
Site
Acreage
7000
Listed Date
5/24/1973
Other Names
America's First Spaceport

Significance Details

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Area of Significance
Engineering; Transportation; Exploration/Settlement; Science; Communications
Periods of Significance
1950 Ad - 1974 Ad
National Historic Landmark
No
Level - International
No
Level - National
Yes
Level - State
No
Level - Local
No
Level - Not Indicated
No

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