Launch and Landing Facility, Space transportation aerodrome in Brevard County, United States.
The Launch and Landing Facility at Kennedy Space Center is an aerodrome with a concrete runway built to handle spacecraft operations. The runway spans 15,000 feet long and 300 feet wide, with infrastructure designed for both launches and landings of commercial vehicles.
The facility originally served NASA as the primary landing site for Space Shuttle missions between 1984 and 2011. In 2015, Space Florida took over management to enable commercial spacecraft operations at this historic location.
The Launch and Landing Facility represents Florida's commitment to commercial space transportation by supporting private aerospace companies and research initiatives.
The facility is not open to regular visitors, as all operations are reserved for professionals. Nearby Kennedy Space Center has visitor areas where you can learn about space exploration and see related exhibits.
The concrete runway features specially designed grooves that improve traction and provide drainage during high-speed spacecraft landings. This surface engineering helps the runway handle the extreme demands of reentry and touchdown operations.
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