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Blue Origin expands test, production and launch infrastructure across Cape Canaveral

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Blue Origin is broadening its Kennedy Space Center and Cape Canaveral footprint with a new Merritt Island test site, Rocket Park production buildings, the rebuild of Launch Complex 36 and early work on nearby processing facilities, reinforcing its long-term launch and manufacturing presence in Florida.

Discovered 2026-09-04T13:50:26.896017-07:00 | 2026-09-04T13:50:26.896017-07:00

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  • The expansion adds test, production, launch and processing capacity across Blue Origin’s Florida operations.
  • Rebuilding Launch Complex 36 and developing adjacent facilities signals a sustained investment in launch infrastructure and operational scale.
  • The Merritt Island test site and Rocket Park buildings extend Blue Origin’s manufacturing and development footprint beyond its existing launch facilities.

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