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Space Florida

US
ngoFounded 2006
Florida, United States
www.spaceflorida.gov/
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All verified mentions of this organization in source documents.

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.

Mentioned as: Space FloridaTechnical ProductDec 4, 2023SpaceX’s two launches in a weekend and plans for Falcon Heavy’s test for U.S. Space Force

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.

Mentioned as: Space FloridaTechnical ProductJan 19, 2023Space Florida shrugs off loss of Terran Orbital factory

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.

Mentioned as: Space FloridaOrg RelationshipJan 19, 2023Space Florida shrugs off loss of Terran Orbital factory

Terran Orbital is canceling plans to build a large factory on Florida’s Space Coast in partnership with Space Florida.

Mentioned as: Space FloridaTechnical ProductOct 31, 2022Lockheed Martin ups stake in Terran Orbital, invests $100 million to expand smallsat manufacturing

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.

Mentioned as: Space FloridaOrg RelationshipJun 21, 2022Sierra Space signs agreement for Dream Chaser landings at Spaceport America

Frank DiBello is the President and CEO of Space Florida.

Mentioned as: Space FloridaNarrative GeneralFeb 28, 2022SSPI’s Six New Industry Leaders Join the the Space & Satellite Hall of Fame

Astra Space selected Cape Canaveral’s Space Launch Complex 46, operated by Space Florida, for a launch in February that was its first outside of Alaska.

Mentioned as: Space FloridaOrg RelationshipFeb 25, 2022More spaceports, more problems

Since its establishment in 2006, Space Florida has helped facilitate well over $2,000,000,000 of investments across the state.

Mentioned as: Space FloridaNarrative FinancialFeb 20, 2022State Fight: Shoring up Florida’s Space Coast

No company has decided to leave Florida after investing significant capital following Space Florida’s engagement.

Mentioned as: Space FloridaNarrative GeneralFeb 20, 2022State Fight: Shoring up Florida’s Space Coast

Space Florida aims to facilitate more than $10,000,000,000 in transactions by 2030 to position Florida for emerging space opportunities including off-planet manufacturing, energy production, and tourism.

Mentioned as: Space FloridaNarrative FinancialFeb 20, 2022State Fight: Shoring up Florida’s Space Coast

Space Florida is Florida’s aerospace economic development agency established in 2006.

Mentioned as: Space FloridaNarrative GeneralFeb 20, 2022State Fight: Shoring up Florida’s Space Coast

Space Florida offers financial packages tailored to company needs and provides facilities near NASA Kennedy Space Center and Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.

Mentioned as: Space FloridaOrg RelationshipFeb 17, 2022State Fight: A coast-to-coast battle to bring home the space jobs

Astra planned to launch its first demo mission from LC-46 at Cape Canaveral, a pad licensed by the Space Force from Space Florida.

Mentioned as: Space FloridaOrg RelationshipFeb 17, 2022Florida’s Space Coast is busier than ever, but there’s room for more

Space Launch Complex 46 at Cape Canaveral is operated by Space Florida.

Mentioned as: Space FloridaNarrative GeneralDec 6, 2021Astra to perform next launch from Cape Canaveral

Terran Orbital has an agreement with Space Florida to establish a manufacturing facility on Florida’s Merritt Island large enough to produce more than 1,000 satellites per year.

Mentioned as: Space FloridaOrg RelationshipOct 28, 2021Terran Orbital plans to go public through SPAC merger

Terran Orbital is partnering with Space Florida for the development of the satellite manufacturing facility.

Mentioned as: Space FloridaOrg RelationshipSep 28, 2021Governor Ron DeSantis announces Terran Orbital will invest $300 million in Florida to construct the world’s largest, state-of-the-art, commercial spacecraft facility

Terran Orbital partnered with Space Florida to develop a space vehicle manufacturing facility at the Launch and Landing Facility on Merritt Island, Florida.

Mentioned as: Space FloridaOrg RelationshipSep 27, 2021Terran Orbital Partners With Space Florida To Build 660,000 Sq. Ft. Facility To Manufacture Space Vehicles

Terran Orbital reached an agreement with Space Florida on 2021-09-27 to establish a satellite manufacturing facility on Merritt Island, Florida capable of producing more than 1,000 satellites per year.

Mentioned as: Space FloridaOrg RelationshipSep 27, 2021Terran Orbital to build plant to produce more than 1,000 satellites per year

Space Florida selected the Launch and Landing Facility at Kennedy Space Center as the location for Terran Orbital’s new satellite manufacturing complex.

Mentioned as: Space FloridaOrg RelationshipSep 27, 2021Terran Orbital Partners With Space Florida To Build 660,000 Sq. Ft. Facility To Manufacture Space Vehicles

Space Florida received $38,000,000 from the Florida Department of Transportation to build infrastructure, including utilities and roads, at the Launch and Landing Facility to support Terran Orbital and other clients.

Mentioned as: Space FloridaOrg RelationshipSep 27, 2021Terran Orbital to build plant to produce more than 1,000 satellites per year
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