GATEWAY TO
MARS.
Tracking the rapid expansion of SpaceX’s Starship operations at Kennedy Space Center. From the Roberts Road mega-factory to the orbital launch tower at LC-39A.
Vehicle
Starship
Launch Pad
LC-39A
Factory
Roberts Rd
Status
Building
Roadmap to Mars
The operational phases of the Florida Starship Program
Orbital Tests
Uncrewed test flights to prove launch, re-entry, and catch reliability.
Orbital Refueling
Launching “Tankers” to transfer propellant in orbit. Critical for deep space missions.
Artemis HLS
Human Landing System. Returning NASA astronauts to the surface of the Moon.
Red Dragon
Uncrewed and eventually crewed missions to establish a base on Mars.
ROBERTS ROAD
MEGA-SITE
Hidden behind the tree line at KSC, a massive industrial complex is rapidly rising. The Roberts Road facility is becoming the heart of Starship production in Florida.
Moving from artisanal, single-unit construction to true industrial mass production, this site is a hive of activity. The massive “Giga Bay” is designed to stack the Starship spacecraft on top of the Super Heavy booster indoors, safe from the Florida weather.
Mega Bay
Vertical Integration
Starfactory
Mass Production
MECHAZILLA
RISING
Adjacent to the historic pad that launched Apollo 11, the new Starship Orbital Launch Tower stands tall. It is not just a launch mount; it is a recovery device.
Equipped with “Chopstick” arms to stack the ship and catch the booster, it eliminates the weight of landing legs. Seeing this structure from the coast is a reminder of the sheer scale of future operations.
- Orbital Launch Mount (OLM)
- Propellant Farm Expansion
- Rapid Reuse Capability
SLC-37: HIGH CADENCE
Recently approved for redevelopment, Space Launch Complex 37 is designated to become a high-volume Starship facility. To support missions like the Artemis moon landings, Starship requires orbital refueling, necessitating rapid, back-to-back launches.
Viewing Geometry: Situated at the northern tip of the Cape, SLC-37 offers a distinct trajectory. Launches from here provide clear, unobstructed views across the water from Titusville’s Indian River Lagoon.
Site Directory
A summary of the active and future sites comprising the Florida Starbase.
Roberts Rd
- Giga Bay Height ~380 Feet
- Status Under Construction
LC-39A
- Tower Height 469 Feet
- System Mechazilla Arms
SLC-37
- Cadence 76 Launches/Yr
- Status Construction
PRIME VIEWING LOCATIONS
Starship is significantly larger and louder than Falcon 9. Seeing the tower and future launches requires planning. Here are the best spots in Titusville.
Playalinda Beach
Canaveral National Seashore
~3.5 Miles from Pad
Space View Park
Downtown Titusville
~11 Miles from Pad
Rotary Riverfront Park
South Titusville
~12 Miles from Pad
THE NEXT GREAT LEAP
We are witnessing the transition from visiting space to inhabiting it. The infrastructure rising on the Space Coast is the foundation for a multi-planetary future. Experience the physics, the sound, and the history in the making.
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