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With an ever-expanding base of diversified commercial/Governmental activities taking advantage of the offerings at KSC, the potential for adding new facilities is also expanding, and 8,000 acres of the 140,000 acre site has been identified as available for future development. Potential projects include capabilities that are complimentary to the existing aerospace activity, as well as […] The post…

Land Assets

As Kennedy Space Center (KSC) transforms into a multi-user spaceport, the center is making undeveloped land available for commercial entities. An available 8,000 acres out of the 140,000-acre site is identified for future development, with potential projects aimed at supporting diverse markets like clean energy, environmental research, and space tourism.

The Notice of Availability (NOA) for Land Development outlines various land uses at KSC. These include Vertical launch areas (launch pads 39A, 39B, and 41), potential future vertical landing capabilities promoting reusable space hardware, Horizontal launch and landing operations, Launch Operations and Support facilities, Assembly, Testing and Processing, Central Campus for non-hazardous NASA operations, Utilities System, Administration, Support Services, Operations and Maintenance, Public Outreach, Recreation, and Coastal beaches in the Cape Canaveral National Seashore.

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