Minuteman Missile National Historic Site

The facilities represent the only remaining intact components of a nuclear missile field that once consisted of 150 Minuteman II missiles, 15 launch-control centers, and covered over 13,500 square miles (34,964.8 km²) of southwestern SD

The launch tube's 110-ton cover has been rolled partly away and welded to the rails it rides on. The launch tube was then covered with a glass viewing enclosure. Not only does this permit visitors to see the missile, it means Russian satellites are able to verify that the site is not operational, and hence in compliance with theStrategic Arms Reduction Treaty.

The blast proof cover of the missle

Looking into the dome to see the decommioned missile

Entrance to the silo