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Vandenberg Space Launch Complex 10, United States: what it is and when to go
Vandenberg Space Launch Complex 10 is a decommissioned rocket launch site at Vandenberg Space Force Base in the United States (Santa Maria, California). Interests: History. The best time to visit is March to October. In June there are 14 h 19 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 41. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Decommissioned rocket launch site at Vandenberg Space Force Base in the United States · History
- Where
- United States
- Best time
- March to October.
- Nearest airport
- LAX Los Angeles, 223 km as the crow flies
- Protection
- Protected heritage
- Coordinates
- 34.76339, -120.62284
What it is and where
Vandenberg Space Launch Complex 10 is a decommissioned rocket launch site at Vandenberg Space Force Base in the United States (Santa Maria, California). It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
Decommissioned rocket launch site
It is in Santa Maria, California, where this site lists 11 more places to see, 26 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 34.76339, -120.62284; the nearest main airport is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX, Los Angeles), 223 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Protection
- Protected heritage
It is one of the History places in United States. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Vandenberg Space Launch Complex 10 is March to October.
- JanPossible9:55
- FebPossible10:45
- MarBest time11:44
- AprBest time12:53
- MayBest time13:49
- JunBest time14:19
- JulBest time14:07
- AugBest time13:18
- SepBest time12:12
- OctBest time11:06
- NovPossible10:08
- DecPossible9:41
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 19 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 41. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to United States
To enter United States there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Book national parks and cars in advance”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the United States checklist. Currency: US dollar (USD); plugs: Type A and B · 120 V · 60 Hz (you need an adapter, and check your devices' voltage); emergencies: 911 for everything.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Operational Silo Test FacilityDestroyed Titan launch site at Vandenberg Space Force Base in the United States8.4 km
- White Hills VineyardWinery17 km
- Hoptions Taproom and EateryBrewery20 km
- Brewer-Clifton WineryWinery20 km
- Lompoc MuseumHistory Museum in Lompoc, California21 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the United States guide.
More in United States: History
- Empire State Building: skyscraper located in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, USA
- Golden Gate Bridge: suspension bridge on the San Francisco Bay
- Yellowstone National Park: first national park in the world, located in Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho in the United States
- Mount Rushmore: mountain in South Dakota featuring a sculpture of four US presidents
- Central Park: public park at the center of Manhattan in New York City, New York, United States
- Yosemite National Park: national park in California, United States
Every United States place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Vandenberg Space Launch Complex 10?
It is a decommissioned rocket launch site at Vandenberg Space Force Base in the United States. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Vandenberg Space Launch Complex 10?
March to October. In June there are 14 h 19 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 41.
How do you get to Vandenberg Space Launch Complex 10?
The nearest main airport is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), 223 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around United States is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the United States map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Operational Silo Test Facility, White Hills Vineyard, Hoptions Taproom and Eatery. The rest is in the United States guide.
Keep reading
- Santa Maria, California11 places to see in and around Santa Maria, California, United States: Operational Silo Test Facility, Vandenberg Space Launch Complex 10, Dana Adobe. Best time: March
- History4315 places for history in United States, from Empire State Building to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: March to October. Each with its own season by altitude and
- United StatesBefore travelling to United States: 9 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. No visa is needed, but you do need an electronic authorisation, the ESTA, applied…
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