SpaceX is building a major Starship launch infrastructure on Florida's Space Coast, with three launch pads and a towering processing facility under construction. The company has received federal approval for operations at Kennedy Space Center and Cape Canaveral, aiming to conduct over 120 annual launches from the region. According to NASASpaceflight, the FAA authorized Starship operations at Kennedy's Launch Complex 39A in February 2026 after a 16-month environmental review. The site, which launched Apollo 11 and Space Shuttle missions, is nearing completion for Starship infrastructure, with a potential first launch by year's end. SpaceX also secured approval in December 2025 to develop two additional launch pads at Cape Canaveral's Space Launch Complex 37. These pads could support 76 launches and 152 landings annually once complete. Combined with LC-39A's capacity for 44 launches and 88 landings, the total would exceed 120 missions yearly. To handle the increased activity, SpaceX is constructing the Gigabay at its Roberts Road facility inside Kennedy Space Center. The 380-foot-tall structure will cover 815,000 square feet and serve as a processing hub for Starship vehicles. The facility is modeled after SpaceX's existing integration buildings but scaled to meet the demands of high-frequency launches. Construction at LC-39A is progressing rapidly, with workers installing infrastructure for Starship's massive booster and spacecraft. The project comes as SpaceX seeks to establish a permanent launch cadence from Florida, competing with other global spaceports. Local officials have not commented publicly on the expansion, but the infrastructure is expected to create thousands of jobs and solidify Brevard County's role in the commercial space industry. The first Starship launch from Florida could happen as early as December 2026, pending final inspections and safety reviews.
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SpaceX Expands Starship Operations on Brevard's Space Coast
SpaceX is constructing a major Starship launch infrastructure on Florida's Space Coast, including three pads and a massive processing hub.

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