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'''Launch Complex 576A''', also known as '''Area 576''', is a group of rocket [[launch pad]]s at [[Vandenberg Air Force Base]]. The pads at the complex were used from 1959 until 1971 to launch [[SM-65 Atlas]] missiles.
'''Launch Complex 576A''', also known as '''Area 576''', is a group of rocket [[launch pad]]s at [[Vandenberg Air Force Base]]. The pads at the complex were used from 1959 until 1971 to launch [[SM-65 Atlas]] missiles. The site was also known as '''Complex ABRES'''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.astronautix.com/sites/vanabres.htm |title=Vandenberg ABRES |publisher=Encyclopedia Astronautica}}</ref> Pads in Area 576A include 576-A-1,2,3<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.siloworld.com/ICBM/ATLAS/ATD/VANDENBE.HTM |title=VANDENBERG AFB - HOME OF THE 576th STRATEGIC MISSILE SQUADRON |publisher=SiloWorld}}</ref>


The first operational launch of an Atlas missile by the [[Strategic Air Command]] was conducted from 576-A-2 by the [[576th Flight Test Squadron |576th Strategic Missile Squadron]] on September 9, 1959. It impacted {{convert|4480|nmi|km}} away, near [[Wake Island]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.astronautix.com/sites/van576a2.htm |title=Vandenberg 576A2 |publisher=Encyclopedia Astronautica}}</ref>
The first operational launch of an Atlas missile by the [[Strategic Air Command]] was conducted from 576-A-2 by the [[576th Flight Test Squadron |576th Strategic Missile Squadron]] on September 9, 1959. It impacted {{convert|4480|nmi|km}} away, near [[Wake Island]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.astronautix.com/sites/van576a2.htm |title=Vandenberg 576A2 |publisher=Encyclopedia Astronautica}}</ref>
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===576A-3===
===576A-3===
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!Date
!Site
!Type
!Codename
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|26-Jan-60||576A-3||ATLAS D||DUAL EXHAUST
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|12-Dec-62||576A-3||ATLAS D||DEER PARK
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|31-Jan-63||576A-3||ATLAS D||FAINT CLICK
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|28-Feb-63||576A-3||ATLAS D||PITCH PINE
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|12-Jun-63||576A-3||ATLAS D||HARPOON GUN
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|4-Dec-64||576A-3||ATLAS D||OPERA GLASS
|-
|2-Mar-65||576A-3||ATLAS D||PORK BARREL
|-
|10-Jun-65||576A-3||ATLAS D||STOCK BOY
|-
|13-Feb-67||576A-3||ATLAS F||||BUSY BOXER
|-
|9-Jun-67||576A-3||ATLAS F||
|-
|22-Jul-67||576A-3||ATLAS F||--
|-
|27-Oct-67||576A-3||ATLAS F||--
|-
|21-Dec-67||576A-3||ATLAS F||--
|-
|31-Jan-68||576A-3||ATLAS F||--
|-
|6-Mar-68||576A-3||ATLAS E||--
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|27-Apr-68||576A-3||ATLAS E||--
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|22-Jun-68||576A-3||ATLAS F||--
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|25-Sep-68||576A-3||ATLAS F||--
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|16-Nov-68||576A-3||ATLAS F||--
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|16-Jan-69||576A-3||ATLAS F||--
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The site was also known as '''Complex ABRES'''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.astronautix.com/sites/vanabres.htm |title=Vandenberg ABRES |publisher=Encyclopedia Astronautica}}</ref> Pads in Area 576 include 576-A-1,2,3, 576-B-1,2,3, 576-C, 576-D, 576-E, OSTF-1 and OSTF-2.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.siloworld.com/ICBM/ATLAS/ATD/VANDENBE.HTM |title=VANDENBERG AFB - HOME OF THE 576th STRATEGIC MISSILE SQUADRON |publisher=SiloWorld}}</ref>


== References ==
== References ==

Revision as of 16:44, 3 August 2015

34°44′22″N 120°37′09″W / 34.73944°N 120.61917°W / 34.73944; -120.61917

Complex 576A
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Location34°44′22″N 120°37′09″W / 34.73944°N 120.61917°W / 34.73944; -120.61917
Short name576A
OperatorUS Air Force
Total launchesa
Launch pad(s)
Launch history
StatusInactive
Launches21 / 13 / 20
First launch9 Sep 1959
Last launch17 Mar 1969
Associated
rockets		Atlas-D/E/F

Launch Complex 576A, also known as Area 576, is a group of rocket launch pads at Vandenberg Air Force Base. The pads at the complex were used from 1959 until 1971 to launch SM-65 Atlas missiles. The site was also known as Complex ABRES.[1] Pads in Area 576A include 576-A-1,2,3[2]

The first operational launch of an Atlas missile by the Strategic Air Command was conducted from 576-A-2 by the 576th Strategic Missile Squadron on September 9, 1959. It impacted 4,480 nautical miles (8,300 km) away, near Wake Island.[3]

The three launch sites are:

576A-1

Date Site Type Codename
26-Oct-62 576A-1 ATLAS D CLOSED CIRCUITS
22-Dec-62 576A-1 ATLAS D FLY HIGH
13-Feb-63 576A-1 ATLAS D FLAG RACE
16-Mar-63 576A-1 ATLAS D LEADING EDGE
1-Dec-64 576A-1 ATLAS D BROOK TROUT
27-Feb-65 576A-1 ATLAS D DRAG BAR
26-Mar-65 576A-1 ATLAS D FRESH FROG
8-Jun-65 576A-1 ATLAS D LEA RING
29-Nov-65 576A-1 ATLAS D WILD GOAT
10-Feb-66 576A-1 ATLAS D YEAST CAKE
4-Mar-66 576A-1 ATLAS D ETERNAL CAMP
19-Mar-66 576A-1 ATLAS D WHITE BEAR
3-May-66 576A-1 ATLAS D CRAB CLAW
30-Jun-66 576A-1 ATLAS D HEAVY ARTILLERY
19-May-67 576A-1 ATLAS F BUSY PIGSKIN
10-Nov-67 576A-1 ATLAS F --
26-Feb-68 576A-1 ATLAS F --
18-Apr-68 576A-1 ATLAS E --
29-Jun-68 576A-1 ATLAS F --
27-Sep-68 576A-1 ATLAS F --
24-Nov-68 576A-1 ATLAS F --

576A-2

Date Site Type Codename
9-Sep-59 576A-2 ATLAS D DESERT HEAT
5-Aug-65 576A-2 ATLAS F SEA TRAMP
8-Aug-66 576A-2 ATLAS F BUSY RAMROD
11-Oct-66 576A-2 ATLAS F LOW HILL
17-Jan-67 576A-2 ATLAS F BUSY STEPSON
16-Mar-67 576A-2 ATLAS F LITTLE CHURCH
29-Jul-67 576A-2 ATLAS F BREAD HOOK
14-Oct-67 576A-2 ATLAS F --
6-Apr-68 576A-2 ATLAS F --
3-May-68 576A-2 ATLAS F --
1-Jun-68 576A-2 ATLAS F --
11-Jul-68 576A-2 ATLAS F --
17-Mar-69 576A-2 ATLAS F --

576A-3

Date Site Type Codename
26-Jan-60 576A-3 ATLAS D DUAL EXHAUST
12-Dec-62 576A-3 ATLAS D DEER PARK
31-Jan-63 576A-3 ATLAS D FAINT CLICK
28-Feb-63 576A-3 ATLAS D PITCH PINE
12-Jun-63 576A-3 ATLAS D HARPOON GUN
4-Dec-64 576A-3 ATLAS D OPERA GLASS
2-Mar-65 576A-3 ATLAS D PORK BARREL
10-Jun-65 576A-3 ATLAS D STOCK BOY
13-Feb-67 576A-3 ATLAS F BUSY BOXER
9-Jun-67 576A-3 ATLAS F
22-Jul-67 576A-3 ATLAS F --
27-Oct-67 576A-3 ATLAS F --
21-Dec-67 576A-3 ATLAS F --
31-Jan-68 576A-3 ATLAS F --
6-Mar-68 576A-3 ATLAS E --
27-Apr-68 576A-3 ATLAS E --
22-Jun-68 576A-3 ATLAS F --
25-Sep-68 576A-3 ATLAS F --
16-Nov-68 576A-3 ATLAS F --
16-Jan-69 576A-3 ATLAS F --



References

  1. ^ "Vandenberg ABRES". Encyclopedia Astronautica.
  2. ^ "VANDENBERG AFB - HOME OF THE 576th STRATEGIC MISSILE SQUADRON". SiloWorld.
  3. ^ "Vandenberg 576A2". Encyclopedia Astronautica.
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