Kennedy Space Center
Florida rocket hub
Kennedy Space Center is NASA's primary launch facility, located on Merritt Island, Florida.
Most U.S. crewed spaceflights have launched from here, including the Apollo moon missions and Space Shuttle program.
The site includes launch pads, vehicle assembly buildings, and visitor facilities.
Often shortened to KSC: We watched the rocket launch from Kennedy Space Center.
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