National Register of Historic Places
Launch Complex 33
Launch Complex 33 is a historic place in White Sands Missile Range, Dona Ana County, New Mexico, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on October 3, 1985, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 85003541.
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Launch Complex 33
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About this place
What is Launch Complex 33?
The White Sands V-2 Launching Site, also known as Launch Complex 33 and originally as Army Launch Area Number 1, is an historic rocket launch complex at White Sands Missile Range in southern New Mexico. It was here that the United States first performed test launches of German V-2 rockets captured toward the end of World War II. These tests were the first step in both military advances in rocketry, and in the development of the United States space exploration programs. The site was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1985.
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Listing details
- Name
- Launch Complex 33
- City
- White Sands Missile Range
- County
- Dona Ana County
- State
- New Mexico
- Listed on the National Register
- October 3, 1985
- NRIS reference number
- 85003541
- Resource type
- site
- National Historic Landmark
- Yes
- Coordinates
- 32.40118, -106.37836
When was Launch Complex 33 listed on the National Register?
Launch Complex 33 was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 3, 1985.
Where is Launch Complex 33 located?
Launch Complex 33 is located in White Sands Missile Range, Dona Ana County, New Mexico at approximately 32.40118, -106.37836. See the map above.
Is Launch Complex 33 a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Launch Complex 33 is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.
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