SpaceX Kennedy Space Center Launch Complex 49

Project overview

SpaceX proposes a new Starship/Super Heavy launch complex at Kennedy Space Center and an expanded Roberts Road operational area; NASA’s environmental review remains in progress.

Scope

Construct and operate proposed Launch Complex 49 for Starship/Super Heavy and expand SpaceX operations near Roberts Road to add launch redundancy and capacity while reducing conflicts with Falcon, Falcon Heavy and Dragon missions at LC-39A.

Project type

Orbital launch complex and operations expansion

Reported investment / scope

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Funding sources

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Delivery method

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Organizations involved

Owner / developer

Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (SpaceX)

Developer

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Engineering firm / architect

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General contractor / construction manager

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EPC contractor

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Technology / equipment providers

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Financial sponsor

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Other recorded participants

SpaceX; NASA Kennedy Space Center; Federal Aviation Administration

Business opportunities

Not verified

Current procurement record

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Upcoming procurement

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Contract / package value

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Supplier / subcontractor opportunities

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Workforce requirements

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Timeline & key dates

Expected procurement

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Construction start

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Estimated completion

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Dated milestones

NASA reports ongoing environmental and project-management engagement with SpaceX to define the proposal scope.

Permitting

NASA is developing an Environmental Assessment under NEPA; future FAA permits or a vehicle-operator license would also be required. Environmental review does not constitute project approval.

Recent project updates

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Challenges / risks

The project remains subject to NASA environmental review, land-use decisions and FAA licensing.

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Additional project record

Sector: Space Infrastructure

Stage: Permitting

SpaceX proposes a new Starship/Super Heavy launch complex at Kennedy Space Center and an expanded Roberts Road operational area; NASA’s environmental review remains in progress.

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Project record reviewed October 5, 2026. Dates and status reflect the cited public source and may change.