Rocket Sled Test Track (Abandoned)

USA / California / Lake Los Angeles /
 runway, abandoned / shut down
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Coordinates:   34°48'51"N   117°54'27"W

Comments

  • This was originally a 7000' long rocket sled track used to test g-acceleration effects. In the 1950's, it was lengthed to 3 miles in length and south south of Edwards was actually moved several miles to the east. The track was closed down and decommisioned in the late 1970's when better facilities were openned at White Sands in New Mexico.
  • Correction: "south south of Edwards" should read "south entrance/gate of Edwards"
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