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Churchill Rocket Research Range, Research rocket launch site in Churchill, Canada.

The Churchill Rocket Research Range spans across a wedge-shaped territory with three indoor launching pads connected by walkways and underground tunnels.

Built in 1956 by the United States Army, the facility conducted over 3,500 sub-orbital launches to study upper atmosphere conditions until its closure in 1985.

The site earned recognition as a national historic site in 1988, representing Canada's primary center for upper atmosphere research during the Cold War period.

Located 23 kilometers from Churchill, Manitoba, the facility remains accessible via an all-weather gravel road and houses the Churchill Northern Studies Centre.

The range marked history with the first launch of the Canadian-designed Black Brant rocket in 1959, establishing itself as an international sounding rocket facility.

Location: Churchill

GPS coordinates: 58.73383,-93.81883

Latest update: May 20, 2025 12:19

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