Brevard County commissioners voted 5-2 on June 15 to support a proposal for a liquefied natural gas terminal at Kennedy Space Center, according to county records. The project, led by Florida LNG—a subsidiary of Cheniere Energy—would construct a facility near the existing NASA launch pads, aiming to handle up to 10 million tons of LNG annually. Commissioner Ken Adams, who backed the plan, said the terminal could create 1,500 construction jobs and 200 long-term positions. Opponents, including environmental groups, raised concerns about potential risks to nearby wetlands and wildlife. The proposal requires federal permits and a final environmental review by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. The site is located approximately 15 miles from the main Kennedy Space Center complex, near the Banana River and along the Atlantic coast. Florida LNG has not yet submitted a formal application to FERC but expects to begin the process in early 2024. The company claims the terminal would supply energy to Florida’s growing population and reduce reliance on foreign oil. However, critics argue the project could harm the region’s tourism industry and exacerbate climate change. A public hearing is scheduled for August 10 in Cocoa to discuss the proposal. The county’s decision follows similar approvals in neighboring counties, where LNG terminals have already been constructed. Brevard officials emphasized that the project would include safety measures, such as double containment tanks and emergency response protocols. The terminal’s estimated cost is $2.5 billion, with construction expected to take five years. If approved, the facility would be the largest of its kind in Florida and one of the largest in the southeastern United States.