A historic spaceport finds new life with private enterprise

Space · Published 8 October 2026 Swipe more like this →

In short: Watch how Blue Origin is transforming a piece of American aerospace history into a hub for modern private spaceflight.

On September 15, Blue Origin officially unveiled its new facility at Cape Canaveral, Florida. The company will utilize Launch Complex 36 to build and launch rockets, marking a shift in the region's operational landscape.

The site holds significant historical weight, having previously served as a primary launch point for NASA and the United States Air Force Atlas rockets.

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