Launch Complex: LC29B. Cape Canaveral. Latitude: 28.4299 deg. Longitude: -80.5770 deg. Used by: Polaris. First Launch: 1977-11-08. Last Launch: 1977-11-08. Number Launches: 1. Complex 29 was built to support the U.S. Navy's Polaris submarine ballistic missile program. Construction began in August 1958. The Navy occupied the site in July 1959. The complex was placed on standby status in 1968, and it was upgraded to support the British Chevaline submarine ballistic missile program in the mid 1970s. Complex 29 supported ten Chevaline launches between 12 September 1977 and 20 May 1980. The site was deactivated in 1980.
LC29B Chronology 1977 November 8 - 22:30 GMT - Launch Vehicle: Polaris. Polaris A3TK-PB Chevaline warhead test launch Agency: RN. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi).
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