Summary

Description	For over half a century, Kennedy Space Center has been the crown jewel of American spaceflight. From the first flights of experimental rockets to the mighty roar of today's Space Shuttle, this NASA Center remains a national landmark and global launch leader. Kennedy Space Center is part of the 'Cape Canaveral Spaceport', which also includes the adjacent Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. Launches from the facility first began with the flight of a modified V-2 rocket on July 24, 1950. Thirteen years later, the John F. Kennedy Space Center was created in honor of the late President and his quest to reach the moon. On July 16 1969, the President's vision was realized as Apollo 11 lifted off from launch pad 39A and landed on the Moon only four days later. Today, Kennedy Space Center continues to be NASA's primary launch center, earning itself the rightful title of 'America's Spaceport.' Whether sending robotic rovers to Mars or hauling modules to the International Space Station, Kennedy
Date	2004-11-29
Source	images.nasa.gov

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