Mercury-Redstone Launch Pedestal
historic site
The original launch pedestal for the Mercury-Redstone flights of Alan Shepard and Gus Grissom
- 3.8 mi off the INDIAN RIVER LAGOONNational
Overlooks nearby
- Rocket Launch Viewing · 4 mi
- Rocket Launch View Point · 5 mi
- Rocket Launch Viewing · 5 mi
- Cocoa Beach Pier · 5 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:27 | 19:03 | 19:34 |
| June solstice | 06:26 | 19:49 | 20:23 |
| September equinox | 07:11 | 18:49 | 19:20 |
| December solstice | 07:11 | 16:56 | 17:31 |
Local time (America/New_York).
28.44072, -80.57261
Elevation 3 m (modelled from terrain)