Project Kuiper Expands Kennedy Space Center, Florida, Operations
08/23/2024
The $19.5 million project will include a new 42,000-square-foot building that will provide additional space to process and store flight hardware ahead of launch. Construction is scheduled for completion in 2025.
"Expanding investments in Project Kuiper’s infrastructure at Space Florida's Launch and Landing Facility not only reinforces our commitment to delivering reliable broadband connectivity to unserved and underserved communities worldwide, but also strengthens Florida's position as a hub for space innovation and job creation,” said Brian Huseman, Amazon's vice president for public policy and community engagement. “We extend our sincere appreciation to Governor Ron DeSantis, Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez, and Space Florida CEO Rob Long for their leadership, and look forward to helping pave the way for a more connected future.”
Kuiper Systems LLC, also known as Project Kuiper, is a subsidiary of Amazon that was established to deploy a large satellite internet constellation to provide low-latency broadband internet connectivity.
"We are excited to expand our operations at the Kennedy Space Center with this new facility," noted Steve Metayer, vice president of Project Kuiper production operations. "This investment underscores our commitment to Project Kuiper as we work towards providing high-speed, low-latency broadband internet to communities around the world. We’re proud of our continued partnership with Space Florida, and look forward to adding more talent to our team at Cape Canaveral.”
"I am thrilled that Amazon has chosen to deepen its investment in Project Kuiper at Space Florida's Launch and Landing Facility,” added Lt. Gov. Nuñez. “This decision is a clear indicator of Florida's unbeatable location and world-class infrastructure. Through this partnership, we will continue to assert our leadership in the global space economy."
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