Expace / Cape Canaveral Hub

Space Florida is the state-level aerospace economic development agency and spaceport authority for Florida. It manages a diverse portfolio of infrastructure and financial tools designed to support the commercial space industry. The organization oversees the Cape Canaveral Spaceport, which includes federally owned facilities at Kennedy Space Center and Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, alongside state-managed launch and processing sites. A primary function of the organization is to facilitate the expansion of space-related business through the provision of specialized financing, infrastructure improvement grants, and business incubation services. It acts as a bridge between the private sector and government entities, coordinating the leasing of launch pads, hangars, and research laboratories to commercial aerospace companies ranging from startups to established orbital launch providers. The entity also manages the Exploration Park, a dedicated commercial research and manufacturing hub located adjacent to the spaceport. By providing legislative and financial incentives, it promotes workforce development and technical innovation within the region. Its operations encompass a wide variety of sub-sectors, including satellite manufacturing, reusable launch vehicle operations, and suborbital research flight support.