Kennedy Space Center Launch Complex Map
Kennedy space center operated by nasa has two launch complexes on merritt island comprising four pads two active one under lease and one inactive from 1968 1975 it was the site of 13 saturn v launches three crewed skylab flights and the apollo soyuz.
Kennedy space center launch complex map. Explore our sitemap here. Space launch complex 41 slc 41 previously launch complex 41 lc 41 is an active launch site at cape canaveral air force station. Launch complex 39 consists of three launch sub complexes or pads 39a 39b and 39c a vehicle assembly building.
Make the most of your adventure with the best information to plan your visit. Launch complex 39 lc 39 is a rocket launch site at the john f. Lc 37a has never been used but lc 37b launched uncrewed saturn i flights 1964 to 1965 and was modified and launched saturn ib.
Maps travel information trip planner dining shopping. Kennedy space center visitor complex provides the closest public viewing of rocket launches with live launch commentary from space experts. A closer look at nasa s kennedy space center for fifty years nasa s kennedy space center in florida has been the launch point for a generation of space technology and exploration.
Space launch complex 37 slc 37 previously launch complex 37 lc 37 is a launch complex on cape canaveral florida construction began in 1959 and the site was accepted by nasa to support the saturn i program in 1963. All space shuttle flights from 1981 2011 and one ares 1 x flight in 2009. Kennedy space center visitor complex is open.
Kennedy space center visitor complex is operated for nasa by delaware north and is entirely visitor funded. As of 2020 the site is used by united launch alliance ula for atlas v launches. During the initial reopening phase new measures and procedures will be implemented including opening with limited attendance and encouraging advanced daily admission purchases accommodating social distancing in queues restaurants and other facilities throughout the visitor complex and implementing increased frequency of sanitization and.
Viewing locations are within a few miles kilometers from the launch pads so you can see and feel the liftoff of spacecraft leaving earth under the full power of mighty rocket engines. Previously it had been used by the usaf for titan iii and titan iv launches. Learn more about kennedy space center visitor complex s attractions tours upcoming rocket launches and more.