White Sands V-2 Launching Site, Historic rocket launch complex in Doña Ana County, United States
The White Sands V-2 Launching Site features a 75-foot steel gantry and a concrete observation tower with 10-foot-thick protective walls for rocket monitoring.
Between 1946 and 1951, scientists conducted 67 V-2 rocket launches at this facility, using German technology captured during World War II.
The complex earned National Historic Landmark status in 1985, marking its role in advancing American space exploration and military rocket development.
The launch site spans 10 acres within White Sands Missile Range, containing platforms that adjust to accommodate different rocket sizes for testing purposes.
The observation tower includes specialized viewing portals through its pyramidal concrete roof, enabling personnel to monitor launches from a protected position.
Location: Doña Ana County
GPS coordinates: 32.40111,-106.37778
Latest update: May 14, 2025 06:48
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