SMRTR Science & EngineeringJun 22, 2026Hacker News

Report: Kennedy Space Center not ready for era of super heavy rockets

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Kennedy Space Center's aging infrastructure is struggling to keep pace with surging rocket launch demand from SpaceX and Blue Origin. Nitrogen supply shortages, a 60-year-old electrical system, and limited road capacity are creating serious bottlenecks. SpaceX plans up to 120 annual Starship launches, while NASA's construction budgets have shrunk by up to 47%. A critical $25 million nitrogen system fix remains unfunded.

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