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  1. What is the difference between Cape Canaveral and Kennedy …

    Jun 27, 2018 · Cape Canaveral and Kennedy Space Center are both at pretty much the same location in Florida. I do not understand why they are referenced separately in media. How …

  2. orbital mechanics - Space Exploration Stack Exchange

    When launching from the Kennedy Space Center at a latitude of about 28.6 degrees, The Everyday Astronaut Tim Dodd says: If you want to go to 51.6 degrees and rendez-vous with …

  3. kennedy space center - Why is the Shuttle Landing Facility runway ...

    The runway at the Shuttle Landing Facility in Florida has a unique feature that looks rather intentional: it is surrounded by "moats" or "canals". They certainly look man-made, so I …

  4. How far is Cape Canaveral Air Force Station from Kennedy Space …

    Aug 7, 2021 · During the time period mentioned above, Kennedy Space Center and Cape Canaveral Air Force Station were behind the same set of security fences and gates and …

  5. military - Space Exploration Stack Exchange

    Apr 28, 2021 · Cape Canaveral Space Force Station and Patrick Space Force Base are two facilities of the United States Space Force (both formerly assigned to the Air Force) on the …

  6. Why does launching east result in an orbital inclination equal to …

    Jan 13, 2020 · 12 As mentioned briefly in this answer and this Everyday Astronaut video: And just as a reference, if you launched straight east out of Kennedy Space Center, you'd be on a …

  7. What event determined the transfer of control from Kennedy …

    Launches at Kennedy Space Center in Florida were managed by the on-site launch control center. At some point in the mission, authority was transferred to the mission control center in …

  8. How far south can one see a rocket launch from Cape Canaveral

    I'll be in Miami this Thursday 30th of March and there is a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launch from LC-39A, Kennedy Space Center, Florida (if it's not delayed). I won't be able to drive north to …

  9. kennedy space center - Why do personnel in the KSC launch …

    Sep 17, 2019 · The firing rooms of the Kennedy Space Center have enormous windows that face the launch pads. However, personnel faced away from the windows, and thus away from the …

  10. apollo program - Space Exploration Stack Exchange

    Apr 12, 2020 · However, at Kennedy Space Center, the ground support equipment utilized 65-volt DC power. The higher voltage was applied to provide more power and pressurize the tanks …