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The '''Air Force Space and Missile Museum''' is located at [[Cape Canaveral Air Force Station Launch Complex 26|Launch Complex 26]] at [[Cape Canaveral Air Force Station]], [[Florida]]. It includes artifacts from the early American space program and includes an outdoor [[rocket garden]] displaying rockets, missiles and space-related equipment chronicling the [[US Air Force]].<ref>[[Florida Today]]. ''The Fact Book: Your Guide to [[Brevard County, Florida|Brevard County]]'' (Melbourne, Florida: Florida Today, February 28, 2004), p. 118.</ref>
The '''Air Force Space and Missile Museum''' is located at [[Cape Canaveral Air Force Station Launch Complex 26|Launch Complex 26]] at [[Cape Canaveral Air Force Station]], [[Florida]]. It includes artifacts from the early American space program and includes an outdoor [[rocket garden]] displaying rockets, missiles and space-related equipment chronicling the [[US Air Force]].<ref>[[Florida Today]]. ''The Fact Book: Your Guide to [[Brevard County, Florida|Brevard County]]'' (Melbourne, Florida: Florida Today, February 28, 2004), p. 118.</ref>


The museum is accessible to the public as a part of the "Cape Canaveral: Then and Now" tour offered by the [[Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex]] four days per week. Free tours are also offered by the Air Force [[45th Space Wing]] Community Relations office.<ref>[http://www.netcore.us/1/afm/CapeTours20090128.pdf Tours of Cape Canaveral Air Force Station and Air Force Space and Missile Museum].</ref>
The museum is accessible to the public as a part of the "Cape Canaveral: Then and Now" tour offered by the [[Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex]] four days per week. Free tours are also offered by the Air Force [[45th Space Wing]] Community Relations office.<ref>[http://www.netcore.us/1/afm/CapeTours20090128.pdf Tours of Cape Canaveral Air Force Station and Air Force Space and Missile Museum] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111003173254/http://www.netcore.us/1/afm/CapeTours20090128.pdf |date=2011-10-03 }}.</ref>


The Air Force Space and Missile History Center, a companion to the museum, is open to the general public six days a week. The History Center is located just outside the south gate of Cape Canaveral Air Force Station.<ref>[http://www.afspacemuseum.org/visit/index.htm "Visit the Museum" Air Force Space and Missile Museum] Retrieved March 23, 2011</ref>
The Air Force Space and Missile History Center, a companion to the museum, is open to the general public six days a week. The History Center is located just outside the south gate of Cape Canaveral Air Force Station.<ref>[http://www.afspacemuseum.org/visit/index.htm "Visit the Museum" Air Force Space and Missile Museum] Retrieved March 23, 2011</ref>
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==History Center==
==History Center==
[[File:Sands Space History Center, Cape Canaveral, FL, US.jpg|right|thumb|Sands Space History Center]]
[[File:Sands Space History Center, Cape Canaveral, FL, US.jpg|right|thumb|Sands Space History Center]]
United States Air Force Space and Missile History Center is an extension of the Air Force Space and Missile Museum outside the gate 1 of the [[Cape Canaveral Air Force Station]] which opened to the public August 14, 2010. It is located in a {{convert|3200|sqft|m2|adj=on}} facility and highlights the progress and history of the space program.<ref name=AFHC>[[Brevard Business News]]. ''Air Force's Missile History Center opens, showcases many exhibits'' (Melbourne, Florida: Brevard Business News, September 06, 2010), p. 4.</ref> The museum features displays which chronicle the story of each of the launch pads from its establishment in 1949 as the [[Joint Long Range Proving Ground]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.floridatoday.com/article/20100813/NEWS01/8130321/1086/Space+museum+is++go++for+launch |title=Space museum is 'go' for launch for Cape Canaveral AFS &#124; floridatoday.com |publisher=Florida Today |date= |accessdate=2010-08-13 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100816153956/http://www.floridatoday.com/article/20100813/NEWS01/8130321/1086/Space+museum+is++go++for+launch |archivedate=16 August 2010 |deadurl=yes |df= }} </ref> Exhibits contain artifacts dating back to the 1950s and include parts to launch vehicles and control systems.<ref name=AFHC/>
United States Air Force Space and Missile History Center is an extension of the Air Force Space and Missile Museum outside the gate 1 of the [[Cape Canaveral Air Force Station]] which opened to the public August 14, 2010. It is located in a {{convert|3200|sqft|m2|adj=on}} facility and highlights the progress and history of the space program.<ref name=AFHC>[[Brevard Business News]]. ''Air Force's Missile History Center opens, showcases many exhibits'' (Melbourne, Florida: Brevard Business News, September 06, 2010), p. 4.</ref> The museum features displays which chronicle the story of each of the launch pads from its establishment in 1949 as the [[Joint Long Range Proving Ground]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.floridatoday.com/article/20100813/NEWS01/8130321/1086/Space+museum+is++go++for+launch |title=Space museum is 'go' for launch for Cape Canaveral AFS &#124; floridatoday.com |publisher=Florida Today |date= |accessdate=2010-08-13 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100816153956/http://www.floridatoday.com/article/20100813/NEWS01/8130321/1086/Space%2Bmuseum%2Bis%2B%2Bgo%2B%2Bfor%2Blaunch |archivedate=16 August 2010 |deadurl=yes |df= }} </ref> Exhibits contain artifacts dating back to the 1950s and include parts to launch vehicles and control systems.<ref name=AFHC/>


Unlike the Air Force Space and Missile Museum, its sister museum which is located inside gates of the [[Cape Canaveral Air Force Station]], the center does not require special arrangements or a fee-based tour to visit. Admission is free and it is open to the public six days per week.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://space.flatoday.net/2010/08/space-missile-history-center-to-open-at.html |title=Space & Missile History Center To Open At Cape Canaveral |publisher=Florida Today |date=1950-07-24 |accessdate=2010-08-13| archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20100820144054/http://space.flatoday.net/2010/08/space-missile-history-center-to-open-at.html| archivedate= 20 August 2010 <!--DASHBot-->| deadurl= no}}</ref> As of 2017, it is open 9AM-2PM Tuesday through Friday, 9AM-5PM Saturday, and noon-4PM Sunday.
Unlike the Air Force Space and Missile Museum, its sister museum which is located inside gates of the [[Cape Canaveral Air Force Station]], the center does not require special arrangements or a fee-based tour to visit. Admission is free and it is open to the public six days per week.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://space.flatoday.net/2010/08/space-missile-history-center-to-open-at.html |title=Space & Missile History Center To Open At Cape Canaveral |publisher=Florida Today |date=1950-07-24 |accessdate=2010-08-13| archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20100820144054/http://space.flatoday.net/2010/08/space-missile-history-center-to-open-at.html| archivedate= 20 August 2010 <!--DASHBot-->| deadurl= no}}</ref> As of 2017, it is open 9AM-2PM Tuesday through Friday, 9AM-5PM Saturday, and noon-4PM Sunday.
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*{{official website}}
*{{official website}}
* [http://afspacemuseum.org/historycenter/ Museum outside base at gate 1]
* [http://afspacemuseum.org/historycenter/ Museum outside base at gate 1]
*[http://www.patrick.af.mil/library/factsheets/factsheet.asp?id=4496 Air Force Space & Missile Museum Factsheet]. Official factsheet prepared by the [[United States Air Force|U.S. Air Force]].
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20071009011040/http://www.patrick.af.mil/library/factsheets/factsheet.asp?id=4496 Air Force Space & Missile Museum Factsheet]. Official factsheet prepared by the [[United States Air Force|U.S. Air Force]].
*Fan sites
*Fan sites
**[http://www.netcore.us/1/afm/ Air Force Space and Missile Museum]
**[https://web.archive.org/web/20071025001254/http://www.netcore.us/1/afm/ Air Force Space and Missile Museum]
**[http://www.robsv.com/cape/afsm.html Air Force Space and Missile Museum] Virtual Tour
**[http://www.robsv.com/cape/afsm.html Air Force Space and Missile Museum] Virtual Tour
**[http://nasatech.net/ntCCAFS_PAGE.html Historic Launch Pads of CCAFS including LC-26 Air Force Space and Missile Museum]
**[http://nasatech.net/ntCCAFS_PAGE.html Historic Launch Pads of CCAFS including LC-26 Air Force Space and Missile Museum]

Revision as of 17:19, 28 June 2017

Air Force Space and Missile Museum
Map
Established1966
LocationCape Canaveral Air Force Station, Brevard County, near Cape Canaveral, Florida (main center)
100 Space Port Way
Port Canaveral, Brevard County (History Center)
TypeExhibits of missiles, rockets & early space related equipment & activities
Websitewww.afspacemuseum.org

The Air Force Space and Missile Museum is located at Launch Complex 26 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida. It includes artifacts from the early American space program and includes an outdoor rocket garden displaying rockets, missiles and space-related equipment chronicling the US Air Force.[1]

The museum is accessible to the public as a part of the "Cape Canaveral: Then and Now" tour offered by the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex four days per week. Free tours are also offered by the Air Force 45th Space Wing Community Relations office.[2]

The Air Force Space and Missile History Center, a companion to the museum, is open to the general public six days a week. The History Center is located just outside the south gate of Cape Canaveral Air Force Station.[3]

History Center

Sands Space History Center

United States Air Force Space and Missile History Center is an extension of the Air Force Space and Missile Museum outside the gate 1 of the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station which opened to the public August 14, 2010. It is located in a 3,200-square-foot (300 m2) facility and highlights the progress and history of the space program.[4] The museum features displays which chronicle the story of each of the launch pads from its establishment in 1949 as the Joint Long Range Proving Ground.[5] Exhibits contain artifacts dating back to the 1950s and include parts to launch vehicles and control systems.[4]

Unlike the Air Force Space and Missile Museum, its sister museum which is located inside gates of the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the center does not require special arrangements or a fee-based tour to visit. Admission is free and it is open to the public six days per week.[6] As of 2017, it is open 9AM-2PM Tuesday through Friday, 9AM-5PM Saturday, and noon-4PM Sunday.

  • Rocket garden
    Rocket garden
  • Gemini 2 spacecraft
    Gemini 2 spacecraft
  • Boilerplate version of Gemini spacecraft
    Boilerplate version of Gemini spacecraft
  • Corporal field artillery missile
    Corporal field artillery missile
  • EMD SW8 switching locomotive from the U.S. Air Force Titan program; LC-19 white room is at right
    EMD SW8 switching locomotive from the U.S. Air Force Titan program; LC-19 white room is at right
  • Delta launch as seen from rocket garden
    Delta launch as seen from rocket garden
  • GPS ground monitor station
    GPS ground monitor station
  • LC-26 blockhouse housing the museum
    LC-26 blockhouse housing the museum
  • Thor-Able
    Thor-Able

See also

Wikimedia Commons has media related to Air Force Space and Missile Museum.

References

  1. ^ Florida Today. The Fact Book: Your Guide to Brevard County (Melbourne, Florida: Florida Today, February 28, 2004), p. 118.
  2. ^ Tours of Cape Canaveral Air Force Station and Air Force Space and Missile Museum Archived 2011-10-03 at the Wayback Machine.
  3. ^ "Visit the Museum" Air Force Space and Missile Museum Retrieved March 23, 2011
  4. ^ a b Brevard Business News. Air Force's Missile History Center opens, showcases many exhibits (Melbourne, Florida: Brevard Business News, September 06, 2010), p. 4.
  5. ^ "Space museum is 'go' for launch for Cape Canaveral AFS | floridatoday.com". Florida Today. Archived from the original on 16 August 2010. Retrieved 2010-08-13. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  6. ^ "Space & Missile History Center To Open At Cape Canaveral". Florida Today. 1950-07-24. Archived from the original on 20 August 2010. Retrieved 2010-08-13. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)

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