Cape Canaveral Air Force Station
Base Background
The U.S. government selected Cape Canaveral Air Force Station as a missile testing range in 1947. This site is located on Cape Kennedy. The German V-2 rocket launched from this facility in 1950. Cape Canaveral Air Force Station oversaw numerous launches during the 20th century, but activity declined when operations were transferred to the nearby Kennedy Space Center. Today, this base is home to the U.S. Air Force Space Command’s 45th Space Wing.
Known Toxins
The following chart outlines the medical conditions associated with toxic exposure at this base, classified by the strength of evidence required (strong, good or limited).* Please keep in mind that it is not a complete list.
| Toxin | Potential Effects | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strong | Good | Limited | ||
| PFAS (Firefighting Foam) | Potential Effects | - | - | Testicular cancer, Renal (kidney) cancer, Prostate cancer |
*Effects are according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s Agency for Toxic Substances & Disease Registry unless otherwise noted.
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