LAUNCH COMPLEX 44 FACT SHEET

By Cliff Lethbridge

Map Showing Launch Complex 44 Circa 1968

Configuration: No Blockhouse, Single Launch Pad

LAUNCH PAD 44

Current Status: Destroyed for Launch Complex 46 Construction

First Launch: Unconfirmed

Final Launch: Unconfirmed

Number of Launches: Unconfirmed

Vehicles Launched: Dragon

Launch Complex 44 was located near the military port at Cape Canaveral just east of the south gate to Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. It featured a flat launch pad used in support of Dragon missile test launches. Some of the Dragon launches were conducted from hand-held launchers while others were conducted from stationary launch stands. Launch Complex 44 was destroyed during construction of the Trident submarine turn basin at the south end of Cape Canaveral.

Dragon Launch From Launch Pad 44 Circa 1968

Launch Pad 44 Circa 1968