Exploring the Past, Inspiring Tomorrow’s Spaceports
Spaceport Heritage Series
Cape Canaveral Space Force Station
Most people know Cape Canaveral for its spectacular rocket launches, but few know the remarkable history behind them. Jamie Draper, Director of the Cape Canaveral Space Force Museum, shares how the museum is preserving the stories, launch complexes, and artifacts that document America’s journey from Cold War missile testing to today’s thriving commercial space industry. Discover why understanding the past is essential to inspiring the future of spaceflight.
Infinity One Spaceport: Heritage in Motion
Infinity One Spaceport’s story spans from World War II pilot training and Cold War strategic operations to the emerging era of commercial spaceflight. Formerly known as Oklahoma Air & Space Port, the facility demonstrates how preserving critical aerospace infrastructure can position a region for future opportunities when markets, technology, and vision finally align.
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Merrick & Company is an employee-owned international provider of engineering, architecture, planning, and infrastructure solutions for the aerospace industry, including spaceports and other space-related high performance facilities on Earth and beyond. Merrick is a platinum sponsor of the Global Spaceport Alliance.