Interested in learning more about how Kennedy Space Center is enabling more science, technology, and exploration than ever before? Read more about the programs that are changing our planet and benefiting humanity.
Commercial Crew Program
NASA’s Commercial Crew Program is delivering on its goal of safe, reliable, and cost-effective human transportation to and from the International Space Station from the United States through a partnership with American private industry.
Deep Space Logistics
Deep Space Logistics (DSL) is the Gateway Project office at Kennedy Space Center in Florida responsible for leading the commercial supply chain in deep space by procuring services for transporting cargo, equipment, and consumables to enable exploration of the Moon and Mars.
Exploration Ground Systems
Exploration Ground Systems (EGS), based at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, develops and operates the systems and facilities needed to process and launch rockets and spacecraft for NASA’s Artemis missions.
Launch Services Program
NASA’s Launch Services Program (LSP) is responsible for launching rockets delivering spacecraft that observe the Earth, visit other planets, and explore the universe – from weather satellites to telescopes to Mars rovers and more.
Research and Technology
Kennedy and its related laboratories and research facilities play a critical role in developing technology that will enable human deep space exploration, as well as improve life here on Earth.
Commercial Resupply Missions
NASA’s ambitious commercial space program has enabled a successful partnership with two American companies to resupply the International Space Station.
Artemis I and Beyond
NASA’s Space Launch System rocket carrying the Orion spacecraft launches on the Artemis I flight test, Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022, from Launch Complex 39B at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. NASA’s Artemis I mission is the first integrated flight test of the agency’s deep space exploration systems: the Orion spacecraft, Space Launch System (SLS) rocket, and ground systems. SLS and Orion launched at 1:47 a.m. EST, from Launch Pad 39B at the Kennedy Space Center.
NASA/Bill Ingalls
The first integrated flight of NASA’s Space Launch System Rocket and Orion spacecraft rocked the Space Coast on Nov. 16, 2022. Relive the thrilling Artemis I flight test here. Read here about the crew of Artemis II and their exciting mission on NASA’s next venture around the Moon.
NASA’s Moon to Mars Strategy
NASA’s next giant leap will take us from the Moon to Mars. Learn more about NASA’s detailed blueprint for Moon to Mars exploration here.