Air Force Station Collection

Friendship 7, February 20, 1962. Creator: NASA
Friendship 7, February 20, Florida, USA, 1962. At 9:47 am EST, astronaut John Glenn launched from Cape Canaverals Launch Complex 14 to become the first American to orbit the Earth

Gemini 10 launch, Cape Kennedy, Florida, USA, 1966. Creator: NASA
Gemini 10 launch, Cape Kennedy, Florida, USA, 1966. A time-lapse photograph shows the configuration of Pad 19 up until the launch of Gemini 10. On board the spacecraft are John W

President Kennedy tours Mercury Control Center, Cape Canaveral, Florida, USA, 1962. President John F. Kennedy is briefed on the operation of Mercury Control Center following the Mercury-Atlas 6 (MA-6)

Atlas-Centaur rocket lifting off, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida, USA
Atlas-Centaur rocket lifting off from Launch Complex 36 at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida, USA. Atlas-Centaur was a series of expendable launch vehicles (or ELVs)

Launch of Gemini-Titan 2, Cape Kennedy Air Force Station, Florida, USA, 19 January 1965. Gemini-Titan 2 (or GT-2) was the second spaceflight of NASAs Project Gemini

Saturn 1B lift off from Launch Complex 34, Kennedy Space Center, Florida, USA, 1960s. NASA launch vehicle used during the Apollo space programme

Atlas-Agena rocket launch for Gemini 8. The Atlas booster was used to propel the Gemini Agena target vehicle (GATV) into space at 15:00 UTC on 16th March 1966

Missile Row
A full moon is outdazzled by the lights of the launch gantries below on Missile Row as they stretch north along the shoreline of Cape Canaveral Air Force Station

A Delta IV rocket lfits off from its launch complex
June 27, 2009 - Rising above the two lightning towers around the pad, a Delta IV rocket races into the sky with the GOES-O satellite aboard

An Atlas V-551 launch vehicle at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida
August 4, 2011 - NASAs Juno spacecraft awaits launch from inside the payload fairing atop a United Launch Alliance Atlas V-551 launch vehicle at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida

Fire and smoke signal the liftoff of the Atlas V / Centaur launch vehicle
Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida, June 18, 2009 - Fire and smoke signal the liftoff of the Atlas V/Centaur from Launch Complex 41

A Delta IV Heavy rocket lifts off
Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida, November 10, 2007 - A Delta IV Heavy rocket lifts off late in the evening from Launch Pad 37B, marking the first operational use of this configuration

A United Launch Alliance Delta II rocket lifts off from its launch complex
Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida, March 24, 2009- A United Launch Alliance Delta II rocket carrying the U.S. Air Forces Global Positioning System IIR-20 satellite lifts off from Space Launch

An United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket lifts off
Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida, June 18, 2009 -An United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket blasts off with the LRO/LRCOSS mission from Space Launch Complex-41

The Delta IV rocket that will launch the GOES-O satellite into orbit
June 26, 2009 - The mobile service tower on Launch Complex 37 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station has been removed from around a Boeing Delta IV rocket as preparations continue to launch the GOES-O

A defunct Air Force Station radar tower at Mount Lemmon Observatory
A defunct Air Force Station radar tower still stands at Mount Lemmon Observatory near Tucson, Arizona. A remnant of the Cold War

The Atlas V / Centaur rocket at the launch complex
June 17, 2009 - On Launch Complex-41 on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, the Atlas V/Centaur rocket reaches the launch pad carrying the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter

The Atlas V / Centaur arrives on the launch complex
Cape Canaveral, Florida, May 14, 2009 - The Atlas V/Centaur nears Launch Complex-41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida

An Atlas V rocket on the launch pad at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida
The Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, or LRO, and Lunar Crater Observation and Sensing Satellite, or LCROSS, rolled aboard their Atlas V rocket to the launch pad at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station

SpaceX CRS-2 launch, March 2013 C016 / 9706
SpaceX CRS-2 launch. Space Exploration Technologies (SpaceX) Falcon 9 rocket lifting off from Space Launch Complex 40, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida, USA

SpaceX CRS-2 launch, March 2013 C016 / 9704
SpaceX CRS-2 launch. Space Exploration Technologies (SpaceX) Falcon 9 rocket lifting off from Space Launch Complex 40, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida, USA

SpaceX CRS-2 launch, March 2013 C016 / 9708
SpaceX CRS-2 launch. Space Exploration Technologies (SpaceX) Falcon 9 rocket lifting off from Space Launch Complex 40, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida, USA

SpaceX Dragon capsule preparations C016 / 9711
SpaceX Dragon capsule preparations. Space Exploration Technologies (SpaceX) Dragon spacecraft, with solar array fairings attached

SpaceX CRS-2 launch, March 2013 C016 / 9705
SpaceX CRS-2 launch. Space Exploration Technologies (SpaceX) Falcon 9 rocket lifting off from Space Launch Complex 40, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida, USA

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"Journey through History: Exploring the Air Force Station's Space Legacy" Step back in time to witness iconic moments at the Air Force Station, where history was made and dreams took flight. From Friendship 7's historic mission on February 20, 1962, to President Kennedy's awe-inspiring tour of the Mercury Control Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida in 1962 - these images capture the essence of human achievement. Gemini 10 launched from Cape Kennedy in 1966, marking another milestone as NASA propelled mankind further into space. The Atlas-Centaur rocket lifting off from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station showcases the sheer power and precision required for such endeavors. The launch of Gemini-Titan 2 on January 19, 1965, stands as a testament to our unwavering determination to explore beyond our earthly boundaries. Witnessing Saturn IB lift off from Launch Complex 34 at Kennedy Space Center during the vibrant era of the '60s evokes a sense of wonder and possibility. Atlas-Agena rocket launches for Gemini VIII exemplify technological advancements that paved the way for future missions. Missile Row serves as a reminder of an era when national security relied heavily on cutting-edge military capabilities developed within these very grounds. In more recent years, we witnessed breathtaking events like Cassini Orbiter & Huygens Probe launching into space – a testament to humanity's insatiable curiosity about distant worlds. A Delta IV rocket gracefully ascending from its launch complex reminds us that exploration continues even today. Finally, an Atlas V-551 launch vehicle poised for liftoff at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station symbolizes both tradition and innovation coming together harmoniously. As fire and smoke signal its departure into unknown realms above Earth’s atmosphere – it represents humanity's relentless pursuit of knowledge and discovery. These captivating glimpses into history remind us that every successful mission is built upon countless hours of dedication, teamwork, and unwavering determination.