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KSC to study potential new Starship launch pad
NASA’s Kennedy Space Center is starting an environmental review of a proposed new launch facility there that would be used by SpaceX’s Starship launch system.
SLS core stage arrives at KSC but faces “challenging” schedule
The final major element of the first Space Launch System rocket arrived at the Kennedy Space Center, but NASA’s acting administrator says it will be “challenging” to launch the rocket before the end of this year.
SpaceX planning major increase in Florida launch activity
SpaceX is proposing a significant increase in launch activity in Florida over the next few years, including missions to polar orbits and those that will require the use of a new vertical payload integration tower.
Report outlines SpaceX’s plans for Starship launches from KSC
SpaceX plans to build facilities at the Kennedy Space Center’s Launch Complex 39A for launches and, eventually, landings of its next-generation launch vehicle, according to a newly released report.
SpaceX proposing expansion of Florida launch processing facilities
SpaceX plans to significantly expand its footprint at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, a sign that its Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy rockets will play a key role for the company for years to come even as it develops a more powerful vehicle.
Kennedy Space Center remains closed after hurricane
NASA’s Kennedy Space Center will remain closed through at least Sept. 14 as teams continue to evaluate damage there caused by Hurricane Irma.
Cape Canaveral facilities prepare for Hurricane Irma
NASA and companies that operate launch sites and other facilities at Cape Canaveral are preparing for the arrival of a powerful hurricane that has already postponed one launch on the other side of the country.
X-37B lands after record-setting mission
A secretive U.S. Air Force spaceplane landed in Florida early May 7 after spending nearly two years in orbit on a classified mission.
Expert panel supports study to accelerate first crewed SLS mission
A panel of former NASA astronauts and officials offered tentative support Feb. 16 for an agency study announced this week to examine putting a crew on the first flight of the Space Launch System.
Hurricane damage at Florida launch facilities not as bad as feared
A powerful hurricane moving up Florida’s east coast Oct. 7 caused some damage to NASA, military and commercial facilities at Cape Canaveral, but far less than what some had feared prior to the storm’s arrival.
SpaceX may shift Falcon 9 launches to KSC’s Pad 39A
As SpaceX continues the investigation into a Sept. 1 accident that destroyed a Falcon 9 and damaged its Cape Canaveral launch pad, the company said it may use a nearby pad when it is ready to resume launches.
SpaceX prepares for two upcoming launches
Friday's briefing starts with SpaceX preparing for two upcoming commercial launches from Cape Canaveral.
OSIRIS-REx arrives in Florida for September launch
A spacecraft that will fly NASA’s first asteroid sample return mission arrived in Florida May 20 to begin final preparations for its September launch.
First Falcon Heavy Launch Scheduled for Spring
The long-delayed first flight of SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy launch vehicle is now scheduled for April or May of 2016, a company official said Sept. 1.
Florida and Virginia Push for Commercial Launch Insurance Reform
Florida and Virginia, ordinarily competitors for space business, have become allies in a little-heralded legislative push to better protect state-operated spaceports from catastrophic events such as launch failures.
NASA Prepares To Host Hush-Hush Military Program at KSC
NASA will act as a host for the Air Force’s classified X-37B program, which will lease two of the space shuttle’s mothballed processing hangars.
KSC To Offer Undeveloped Center Property for Commercial Users
“As long as it’s compatible with our master plan and our future planning, we’ll entertain it,” said Scott Colloredo, director of KSC’s Center Planning and Development Directorate.
Orion Capsule Completes Vibration Testing at Kennedy
Passing vibration testing brings Orion one step closer to its uncrewed debut flight in December.
Kennedy To Succeed Swanson at Raytheon
Tom Kennedy will succeed Raytheon Co.’s longtime chief executive, William Swanson.
