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This is the launch support structure for the Little Joe II, a test vehicle for launching Apollo "boilerplate" command modules to test the Launch Escape System. NASA launched five Little Joe II vehicles from 1963 to 1966 at the White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico, probably from this structure.

NASA transferred the Little Joe II and its launcher to the Smithsonian in 1974.

 Display Status

This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.
Object Details
Country of Origin United States of America Type EQUIPMENT-Test Dimensions Overall, 31 ft wide, 31 ft long footprint), including wheels ; main housing, 25 ft x 13 ft, x 14 ft height, or 14 ft from ground to bottom of first stage
 Materials Steel
 Inventory Number A19740938000 Credit Line Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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