Kennedy Space Center Launch Complex 39A
Kennedy Space Center Launch Complex 39A, Launch pad in Brevard County, US
Launch Complex 39A features a 328-foot blockhouse, advanced fueling systems, and multiple support structures designed for launching various types of spacecraft.
The pad launched the Apollo 11 mission in 1969, marking the beginning of lunar exploration and continued through numerous Space Shuttle missions until 2011.
The Kennedy Space Center organizes educational programs and public events at Launch Complex 39A to promote space science among students and visitors.
Visitors access the launch pad through guided tours departing from the Kennedy Space Center, with designated viewing areas available during rocket launches.
SpaceX modified the pad's infrastructure in 2014 to accommodate Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy rockets, enabling commercial space flights from this historic location.
Location: Brevard County
Part of: Kennedy Space Center Launch Complex 39
GPS coordinates: 28.60839,-80.60433
Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:56
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