Notice of Availability -- Commercial Aerospace Opportunities at John F. Kennedy Space Center
ID: NOA-KSC-LandDev_2022-2024Type: Special Notice
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NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNASA KENNEDY SPACE CENTERKENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FL, 32899, USA

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    The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is inviting responses for commercial aerospace development opportunities at the Kennedy Space Center (KSC) in Florida. This Notice of Availability (NOA) aims to identify partners interested in utilizing vacant KSC land for various aerospace-related activities, including launch operations, assembly and testing, renewable energy, and research and development. The initiative supports NASA's goal of enhancing U.S. commercial competitiveness in the space sector and diversifying operations at KSC. Interested parties must submit their responses by December 31, 2024, and can contact David Thorpe or Amy Houts-Gilfriche for further information.

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