Space

Complexes 43 and 47

Complex 43 is located just north of Complex 46 on the tip of the Cape. Complex 47 is approximately midway between Complexes 37 and 40. These complexes support CCAS's weather rocket launches. 4,680 weather rockets were launched from complex 43 from 1962 to 1984. In 1984 the site had to be moved to facilitate the building of complex 46. Thus, in 1984, complex 47 was built to allow the continuation of weather rocket support. Complex 47 has also been the site of several unique missions. In November of 1988, it supported the commercial launch of a single-stage rocket (LOFT-1), and, in October 1992, a student sub-orbital SUPER LOKI weather rocket. Only complex 47 is still active.