Facts

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Construction started:

June 1975

Construction ended:

May 1977

Opening Ceremony:

May 27, 1977

Building Diameter:

200 ft

Height:

75 ft (excluding external spires)
117 ft (ground level to top spire)
17 ft below grade

Length of track:

Approx. 3,450 linear feet, including ride track, storage track and spur track

Length of ride: 

3,035 ft. or .57 mile

Number of vehicles:

13 rockets, 2 vehicles per rocket

 Vehicle capacity: 

12 passengers

Approx. trip time:

2:45 minutes

Average speed:

11.21 mph

Maximum speed:

30.2 mph

FASTPASS:

Yes

Height Requirement:

44 Inches

Roller coasters  travel at the different speeds and With the weight of the passengers varying. Space Mountains on board soundtrack in each individual train that is able to locate its position on the track. This keeps the music in sync with the ride despite the trains speed.