Point Arguello Launch Complex B

Also Known As: PALC-B; Launch Complex B, Naval Missile Facility, Point Arguello

Systems:

• Nike/Viper I
• Deacon/Arrow II
• Nike/Cajun
• Kiva/Hopi
• Astrobee 1500
• Terrier ASP IV

Other Programs: None

Cost: Not stated

Launch Complex Highlights

• Single pad
• 1959 - Originally built as Launch Complex B (LC-B), Naval Missile Facility, Point Arguello
• 4 February 1960 - First launch, Nike/Viper I
• 30 September 1960 - Last launch, Nike/Viper I
• Total launched - 4 Nike Viper I
• 1 July 1960 - First launch, Deacon/Arrow II
• 27 March 1961 - Last launch, Deacon/Arrow II
• Total launched - 4 Deacon/Arrow II
• 20 July 1960 - First launch, Nike/Cajun
• 22 November 1960 - Last launch, Nike/Cajun
• Total launched - 3 Nike/Cajun
• 12 August 1960 - First launch, Kiva/Hopi
• 11 March 1962 - Last launch, Kiva/Hopi
• Total launched - 9 Kiva/Hopi
• 9 July 1962 - Sole Astrobee 1500 launched
• 14 March 1962 - First launch, Terrier ASP IV
• 13 December 1962 - Last launch Terrier ASP IV
• Total launched - 2 Terrier ASP IV