Cape Canaveral

Cape Canaveral is a space center on Florida's east coast with multiple launch complexes and research facilities spread across the shoreline. The infrastructure spans a large area and supports various types of spaceflight operations.

The area was discovered in 1513 by Juan Ponce de León and developed into a rocket launch site starting in 1950 with modified V-2 rockets. These early operations laid the foundation for decades of spaceflight development.

The Kennedy Space Center displays exhibits and stories about space missions and the people who conducted them. Visitors can experience the technology behind spaceflight up close here.

The area has security zones with access requirements that need authorization and identification to enter certain areas. Public access is limited to designated visitor facilities.

The location near the equator offers a natural advantage for rocket launches because Earth's rotation provides extra speed. This saves fuel and makes multiple missions more efficient.

Location: Brevard County

Inception: 1963

Elevation above the sea: 3 m

Website: https://cityofcapecanaveral.org

GPS coordinates: 28.38833,-80.60361

Latest update: December 14, 2025 20:15