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Cape Canaveral's Delta II towers demolished

Posted by Covington (aka CovingtonCat) Jul 14 '18, 08:13

This is a bit sad. I lived in Cocoa Beach for a short period and often would go out to the beach to watch launches. Even when there were no launches it was cool seeing the towers lit up at night. Going on the bus tour and seeing this history close up was also exciting. Hopefully, whatever goes in there will be just as exciting.

From Florida Today:

In addition to the two towers, the contract as of last year called for the removal of more than 30 launch complex facilities, associated structures and pavement. Contractors Ames 1 and Alliance Steel Construction planned to recycle approximately 1,700 tons of steel and 2,000 tons of concrete, according to the Air Force.

325 launches over 61 years (www.bbc.com)

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You'd think if nothing else they'd be designated national historic sites/monuments. - Cuzzin Todd Jul 14, 08:16 3
- Maintaining *those* things just as a decoration?? Lol - con_carne Jul 14, 13:35
- We can now use that site to build the Space Force -- nm - Bacon Jul 14, 09:30
- The decision was made years ago. The last launch from the site was in 2011 and Moon Express will be moving in to build and test its lunar lander. -- nm - Roger More Jul 14, 08:26

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