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While the dominant image associated with the Kennedy Space Center is a rocket lifting from a launch pad, there is a wide-ranging array of less visible but critical support services at the center that make those successful missions happen. These support services and testing capabilities cover everything from designing and building prototype hardware and ground system components, to testing and certifying flight hardware, to providing research and development support in the fields of biology, chemistry, surface systems, physics, electrical and electronics systems, fluids, mechanical engineering, structural engineering, information technology and communications.
Supported by state-of-the-art instruments and equipment in multidisciplinary laboratories and facilities, KSC’s teams of scientists, engineers and technicians conceive, develop and perfect the innovative technologies that improve spacecraft processing, lower its cost and further America’s exploration goals. In addition to serving the requirements of NASA programs, these capabilities have applications across a broad spectrum of activities, both aerospace and non-aerospace related and are available to support a variety of external customers.
KSC Resources
Discover more about the capabilities and testing offered at Kennedy Space Center.
Technical Capabilities
Learn about about the technical capabilities at Kennedy Space Center.
Testing and Laboratories
Kennedy Space Center has a full suite of laboratories and test facilities to assist tenants of the multi-user spaceport.
Support Services
All those doing business at Kennedy Space Center (KSC) are served by a variety of support services that facilitate operations and ensure safety and health.
Physical Assets
KSC offers a variety of facilities that are uniquely suited to support launch and aerospace activities.
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