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Virtual Tours Reveal Look Into Cold War Resources At Minuteman Missile National Historic Site

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March 22, 2019
A series of virtual tours lets you examine Minuteman Missile National Historic Site's Cold War facilities/NPS

A series of virtual tours lets you examine Minuteman Missile National Historic Site's Cold War facilities/NPS

Modern technologies allow unique opportunities to explore all manner of locations. To mark National Virtual Vacation Day on March 30, Minuteman Missile National Historic Site is releasing a series of virtual reality tours of the preserved Delta Flight sites.

Through these tours you can explore the front line of the Cold War from the national historic site in South Dakota. Explore the topside rooms of the launch control center and descend to the underground control center where missileers once kept constant vigil. The virtual tour of Delta-09 allows a unique opportunity to view the interior of the silo, normally off limits to visitors. Guided, audio-described tours are under development.

“We are committed to ensuring that everyone has access to the great resources and stories of Minuteman Missile National Historic Site,” said Superintendent Eric Leonard. “Now people from all over the world can experience this unique place and view these sites they might not otherwise get a chance to experience.”

Utilizing 360-degree photography and laser scanning technology designed for the real estate industry, the virtual tours are mobile friendly, compatible with VR goggles, and combine a “Google Street View” experience of building interiors with a three dimensional “doll house” view for quick navigation. Virtual tours are now available for the park visitor center, the Delta-01 Launch Control Facility and the interior of the Delta-09 missile silo.  

All of the park’s new virtual tours can be found at this site.

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