Blue Origin has recently partnered with the U.S. Space Force to construct a new payload processing facility that will help increase launch capacity in Florida.
America’s exploration of the stars goes beyond NASA, as privately owned companies are an important part of the equation. That includes Blue Origin, an aerospace company that’s expected to be part of NASA’s future commercial space station. Blue Origin is now looking ahead with several projects, including a new rocket refurbishment facility and a payload processing facility, both at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida.
The latter is part of a $78 million tie-up with the U.S. Space Force and will help address a problem that’s been growing worse for years: With more than 200 space launches expected throughout 2025, there’s simply not enough room for all the launches taking place in the state. This cooperative effort will help Blue Origin expand its overall launch capacity, with up to 16 launches per year expected from the new facility alone.
