Complex 26

Launch Complex 26 was built in support of Army Redstone and Jupiter missile testing. Launch Pad 26A was the site of the launch of the first U.S. satellite, Explorer I, on January 31, 1958. To the south of the Museum (walking distance) is Launch Complex 5/6. Two monkey bio-flights to determine if life could be sustained in space environment.

Type

Launch Complex

Vehicle

Mercury-Redstone

Name

Complex 26

Status

Inactive

Location

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida