New Boston Air Force Station
New Boston, NH
Known Toxins1
Years of Operation1959-Present
Base Background
The New Boston Air Force Station opened in 1959 as an Air Force Satellite Control Facility. In 1964, the Air Force Space Command took control of the base. The base continues to be one of the eight Air Force Satellite Control Network Tracking stations in the world and is home to the 23rd Space Operations Squadron. Much of the 2,600-acre site is undeveloped and open for recreation.
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 & Strength of Evidence Needed | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strong | Good | Limited | ||
| PFAS (Firefighting Foam) | Potential Effects & Strength of Evidence Needed | - | - | Testicular cancer Renal (kidney) cancer... Prostate cancer |
If you were stationed at New Boston Air Force Station and later experienced adverse health effects, you may be eligible for compensation.
*Effects are according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s Agency for Toxic Substances & Disease Registry unless otherwise noted.