LAUNCH COMPLEX 15 FACT SHEET

By Cliff Lethbridge

Aerial View Of Launch Complex 15 Circa 2018

Aerial View Of Launch Complex 15 Circa 2018

Configuration: Single Blockhouse, One Launch Pad

LAUNCH PAD 15

Current Status: Inactive

First Launch: February 6, 1959

Final Launch: April 9, 1964

Number of Launches: 26

Vehicles Launched: Titan I, Titan II

Launch Complex 15 was one of four launch complexes built in support of the Titan missile program. The complex was built at a cost of about $5 million. Construction began in 1957, with acceptance by the Air Force in April, 1958. The launch site is currently abandoned. The blockhouse has been destroyed but concrete structures in the launch pad area still exist.

Launch Complex 15 Launch Pad Vicinity Circa 2020

Launch Complex 15 Launch Pad Vicinity Circa 2020

Destruction Of Blockhouse 15 Circa 2012

Destruction Of Blockhouse 15 Circa 2012

Destruction Of Blockhouse 15 Circa 2012

Destruction Of Blockhouse 15 Circa 2012

Titan II Launch From Launch Pad 15 Circa 1963

Titan II Launch From Launch Pad 15 Circa 1963

Titan I On Launch Pad 15 Circa 1960

Titan I On Launch Pad 15 Circa 1960

Launch Pad 15 Circa 1959

Launch Pad 15 Circa 1959

Launch Pad 15 Circa 1958

Launch Pad 15 Circa 1958

Launch Pad 15 Construction Circa 1957

Launch Pad 15 Construction Circa 1957

Blockhouse 15 Blockhouse Construction Circa 1957

Blockhouse 15 Blockhouse Construction Circa 1957

Blockhouse 15 Construction Circa 1957

Blockhouse 15 Construction Circa 1957

Launch Complex 15 Site Circa 1956

Launch Complex 15 Site Circa 1956