Space Florida Takes Over Shuttle Landing Facility at Kennedy Space Center

Space Florida will be taking over the Shuttle Landing Facility at Kennedy Space Center, Gov. Rick Scott announced on Monday. 

Attending the Paris Air Show, Scott said that NASA was transferring the Shuttle Landing Facility, which NASA last used back in 2011. The Economic Development Commission of Florida's Space Coast noted the transfer would create 200 jobs over the next five years as Space Florida pursued opportunities. 
 
“This is an historic event for our state, and I am excited to make this announcement as we showcase the success of the aviation and aerospace industry in Florida during the 51st International Paris Airshow," Scott said. “With this agreement, Florida will gain access to both unrestricted airspace and one of the longest runways in the world, which will provide the Space Coast with a competitive advantage over any other state competing for aerospace jobs. The Shuttle Landing Facility will be converted into an economic engine that will bring more jobs to families in the Space Coast and will also help drive the next generation of space flight and discovery from Florida.”