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Minolta Space Tower (Parachute Tower)

Ride in Canada
Minolta Space Tower
Expo '86
Location Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Coordinates 49°16′21″N 123°07′41″W / 49.272523°N 123.127986°W / 49.272523; -123.127986
Status Defunct
Operated 1986 to 1986
Statistics
Manufacturer Intamin
Product Parachute Tower
Type
Height 72 metres

Minolta Space Tower, otherwise referred to as Space Capsules, was a Paratower manufactured by Swiss company Intamin at Expo '86 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The attraction shared its structure with the Minolta Space Tower (Observation Tower), another ride.[1] The ride included 12 two-person capsules which descended at speeds of up to 50 feet per second.[2]

References

  1. "RIDES". EXPO 86. Retrieved December 12, 2021.
  2. McCartin, Pete (1985-09-19). "A gut-flipping plummet at Expo". The Vancouver Sun. Retrieved 2024-07-01.