Hersheypark · Operating · 1962
Starship America
Rotor / gravitron · Founder's Way
Starship America operates at Hersheypark among the park’s non-coaster attractions in Hershey, Pennsylvania.
At a glance
Key facts for Starship America.
Type
Thrill ride
Status
Operating
Subtype
Rotor / gravitron
Opened
1962
Land
Park
Specifications
Sourced stats for Starship America.
Ride profile
Thrill ride · Rotor / gravitron
- family
Experience
Rotor / gravitron
Specs source: hersheypark.com
History
Sourced timeline and background for Starship America.
Timeline
1962
Starship America opens
Background
Starship America remains part of Hersheypark’s operating attractions inventory on the official park site.
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Sources & official links
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- Starship America — official ride pagehersheypark.com(opens in a new tab)
- Hersheypark — official sitehersheypark.com(opens in a new tab)
- Hersheypark on Coaster AtlasPark page
- Full Hersheypark rosterCoasters and other rides
- Hero photo (Hersheypark · Official park / manufacturer media)Image license & attribution(opens in a new tab)
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