Air Force Space and Missile Museum

The Air Force Space and Missile Museum, located at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (CCSFS) in Florida, preserves and showcases the history of America’s space and missile programs. The museum is situated at the heart of the nation’s early space exploration efforts and highlights the significant role Cape Canaveral played in advancing space technology.

Air Force Space and Missile Museum

191 Museum Circle

Cape Canaveral Air Force Station

Florida 32925

USA

http://afspacemuseum.org

+1 (321) 853-9171

The museum at Launch Complex 26 is accessible to the general public from a bus tour called “Cape Canaveral: Then and Now” that originates from the “Cape Canaveral: Then and Now”<–> Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. The two and one-half hour tour includes a tour of the museum and stops at several historic sites on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. The tour runs 4 days a week (Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday) launch schedule permitting. There is a fee for the tour.

Gift shop

The Air Force Space and Missile Museum at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station preserves both the hardware and the spirit of United States’ ventures into space. The museum displays numerous missiles, rockets and related space equipment.

Rockets

Delta IV Common Booster Core

Aerobee

Agena A

Agena B

Astro Chimps display

Athena

Atlas F

lockhouse and the control rooms for Complex 26

Blue Scout

Bomarc A

Bull Goose

Bull Goose rockets

Bullpup missile

Complete German V-2 engine

Corporal

Explore I satellite exhibit

Falcon

Firebee Drone

Firebird

Firebird missile

Gemini 2 Spacecraft

Honest John

Hound Dog A

Jupiter

Lacrosse

LARCD Vehicle

Little John

Mace A

Matador

Minuteman I

Navaho missile

Navajo

Nike Ajax

Nike Hercules

Patriot Missile

Pershing

Pershing II

Polaris A-1

Polaris A-3

Quail

Rascal

Redstone

Rocket Sled

Shuttle display

Sidewinder

Skybolt

Skybolt missile

Snark

Sparrow I

Subroc

Tartar

Thor Able

Thor ICBM

Titan I

V-1

Weather Rockets

Key Features:

Historic Rocket and Missile Displays:
- The Air Force Space and Missile Museum houses a collection of rockets, missiles, and space artifacts that trace the evolution of military and civilian space programs. Notable items include the Redstone, Atlas, and Titan rockets.
Launch Complex 26:
- The museum is located at Launch Complex 26, the site of the first successful U.S. satellite launch (Explorer 1 in 1958).
- Visitors can explore the original blockhouses, control rooms, and other facilities that played a crucial role during the early space race.
Artifacts and Exhibits:
- Displays feature satellite replicas, astronaut equipment, and memorabilia from early NASA and military space missions.
- The Air Force Space and Missile Museum highlights the history of ballistic missile development and the transition to peaceful space exploration.
Rocket Garden:
- An outdoor exhibit area showcasing historic rockets, providing a striking visual representation of the technological advancements over time.
Educational Programs and Tours:
- The Air Force Space and Missile Museum offers guided tours, including access to Launch Complex 5/6 and other historic sites.