Why is NASA based in Cape Canaveral?

Cape Canaveral is located along the East Coast of the United States so rockets can be safely launched to the east over the open waters of the Atlantic Ocean. If there is an issue with the rocket after liftoff, space flight operators can safely put it down in the Atlantic Ocean without endangering the public.



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Cape Canaveral, Florida (home to NASA's Kennedy Space Center), is pictured from the International Space Station as it orbited 261 miles above the Sunshine State.

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SpaceX launches Falcon 9 booster from Cape Canaveral on recording-breaking 18th flight. SpaceX broke another re-flight record on Friday evening with the launch of 23 more Starlink satellites on a Falcon 9 booster making its 18th flight.

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Since the lighthouse is located on Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, visitors must take one of the many tours offered in order to visit this wonderful lighthouse, museum and gift shop. Unfortunately, you cannot drive out there in your own vehicle.

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The Kennedy Space Center visit can take up a full day and you will want to spend at least one day enjoying the beach. Cape Canaveral's proximity to Orlando makes it ideal for additional day trips to the theme parks. Is Cape Canaveral worth visiting? Yes.

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