SpaceX workers are continuing construction on the Starship launch tower at Launch Complex 37 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station as of July 21, 2026. The project includes reinforced steel structures and cryogenic fueling systems designed to handle the Starship's massive size. Nearby at Kennedy Space Center, crews are also working on infrastructure at Launch Complex 39A and the adjacent Gigabay maintenance facility. Both sites are part of SpaceX's plan to launch Starship vehicles from Florida and Texas in the coming years.
The LC-37 tower construction has progressed past the 60% completion mark according to site observations. Workers are installing overhead cranes and ground support equipment that will be needed for Starship's 168-foot height. At Kennedy, engineers are upgrading the historic 39A pad with new flame trenches and water deluge systems. The Gigabay facility is being expanded to house Starship's cryogenic propellant storage tanks, which require specialized insulation to keep liquid methane at -246 degrees Fahrenheit.
SpaceX has maintained a dual launch strategy since 2023, using Florida for orbital missions and Texas's Starbase for suborbital tests. The Florida sites are expected to support the first crewed Starship mission by late 2027, pending regulatory approvals. Local officials have noted increased traffic at both sites, with construction trucks frequently traveling between the Cape Canaveral and Kennedy locations.
The company has not yet announced a specific launch date for Starship from Florida, but officials have said the infrastructure is being built to accommodate both orbital and interplanetary missions. Workers at both sites are operating under strict safety protocols due to the vehicle's unprecedented scale. With two launch locations now under development, SpaceX is positioning itself to increase Starship flight rates in the next decade.