Space Florida is the aerospace and spaceport development authority for the State of Florida. Founded in 2006, this agency facilitates economic development in the space industry by providing access to infrastructure, workforce development, and financial tools to aerospace companies. Space Florida works with partners like NASA, commercial space companies (such as Boeing and Blue Origin), and academic institutions to foster research, investment, exploration, and commerce in the aerospace sector. Key activities include managing the state's spaceport system and attracting private capital to grow Florida's space industry, helping to make Florida a global hub for space commerce.
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Space Florida is a public corporation created to facilitate financing options and infrastructure access for space companies in Florida.
Governor Ron DeSantis proposed a Florida state budget for FY26 that includes $17.5 million for Space Florida's operating budget.
Space Florida launched the SpaceTech Investor Readiness Program in partnership with Seraphim Space.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis proposed a state budget for FY26 that includes $17.5 million in the operating budget for Space Florida.
The SpaceTech Investor Readiness Program, a partnership to accelerate innovation and investment in Florida's SpaceTech ecosystem, has been launched by Seraphim Space and Space Florida.
Dream Chaser completed rigorous tow testing at Kennedy Space Center and Space Florida's Launch and Landing Facility.
Dream Chaser completed rigorous tow testing at NASA's Kennedy Space Center and Space Florida’s Launch and Landing Facility.
Dream Chaser completed high-speed tow testing at Kennedy and Space Florida's Launch and Landing Facility, simulating runway landing dynamics.
Space Florida has estimated $3 billion in infrastructure needs to support space companies at Port Canaveral.
Space Florida is seeking private investments for spaceport infrastructure improvements.
Space Florida released a study on 2024-05-02 recommending more than $2,000,000,000 in investment to expand Port Canaveral adjacent to Cape Canaveral.
Sierra Space performed a series of three drop tests on 2024-02-01 at Space Florida’s Launch and Landing Facility in Florida.
The X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle sat on the runway at Space Florida’s Launch and Landing Facility after returning from its sixth mission on 2022-11-12.
The X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle sat on the runway at Space Florida’s Launch and Landing Facility after returning from its sixth mission on 2022-11-12.
The X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle sits on the runway at Space Florida’s Launch and Landing Facility after returning from its sixth mission on 2022-11-12.
Space Florida has a specific interest in next-generation space platform companies that would help other space companies reach low Earth orbit and provide value back to the space economy.
Terran Orbital announced in September 2021 that it would build a large satellite factory adjacent to Space Florida’s Launch and Landing Facility at the Kennedy Space Center.
Terran Orbital is canceling plans to build a large factory on Florida’s Space Coast in partnership with Space Florida.
The Launch and Landing Facility at Kennedy Space Center, formerly known as the Shuttle Landing Facility and operated by Space Florida, will be the initial landing site for Dream Chaser missions transporting cargo to and from the International Space Station for NASA.
Frank DiBello is the President and CEO of Space Florida.