3 Unique Tours through U.S. Nuclear History  With more nations
seeking nuclear weapons and nuclear power at home poised for
resurgence, America's bases and labs are bustling with activity.
In the post-9/11 world, many, but not all, facilities have
restricted access. Justin Nobel visited several sites to see
where we stand on nuclear deterrence, detection and the latest
reactor technologies. He also uncovered several below-the-radar
nuclear tours open to the general public.  By Justin Nobel A
modified Minuteman booster vehicle, successfully launches from
Vandenberg Air Force Base.   U.S. Air Force photo/2nd Lt.
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Vandenberg Air Force Base, California  Air Force
Intercontinental Ballistic Missile crews call practice launches
from Vandenberg "a trip to the Super Bowl"—they are often the
highlight of their careers. In 1963, the US launched 166 rockets
from Vandenberg, but in these post–Cold War days, just three to
four rockets are launched a year. But wi