Eastern Range discusses drive toward “airport model” operations, eyes increased launch demand
February 23, 2021
At the 47th Spaceport Summit, formerly known as Space Congress, the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Kennedy Space Center/45th Space Wing of the Space Force, and the FAA provided an overview and update on the Florida spaceport’s status and how it is preparing for an even busier schedule than it’s already looking at in 2021.
Part of this discussion surrounded expansion possibilities and restrictions at the Florida launch site and how the spaceport would adopt a more airport-like approach to launch operations.
This year’s Spaceport Summit, conducted virtually due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, has and will feature leaders from numerous space agencies, private companies, and industry providers.