Punta Lobos
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This article is about the Peruvian headland. For the Chilean beach, see Punta de Lobos.
Punta Lobos is a headland and was a launch site for sounding rockets in Peru at 12°30′S 76°48′W. Between 1980 and 1990, various rockets of the type super Loki, Nike Orion, Taurus Orion and Taurus Tomahawk were launched there.
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Punta Lobos | |
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Peru | |
Location in Peru | |
Coordinates | 12°30′S 76°48′W |
Type | rocket launch site |
Site history | |
Built | 1980 (1980) |
In use | 1980 to 1990 |
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