FALCON USER’S GUIDE Figure 6-2: LC-39A at Kennedy Space Center, Florida LC-39A includes an existing launch pad. The site’s design mirrors the facilities and operations at SpaceX’s other launch pads and leverages lessons learned. Located 8 miles from the main KSC gate, the launch complex at LC-39A (Figure 6-2) is the largest location that SpaceX has activated for launch operations since the company’s inception in 2002. The LC-39A hangar has been designed to receive, integrate and roll out Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy launch vehicles (Figure 6-2). With 55,000 sq ft of floor space and 34,000 sq ft of high bay, the hangar contains 90-ton, 50-ton and 30-ton bridge cranes as well as integration rails, electrical support equipment and GN2, GHe and other supplies for performing launch vehicle processing and integration with the encapsulated payload. Based on a survey of the route, the maximum incline that the integrated launch vehicle experiences during transportation is 2.9 degrees and occurs as it is moved up to the pad. 6.1.3 CCAFS & KSC PERSONNEL ACCOMMODATIONS 6.1.3.1 ACCESS AND BADGES CCAFS is a US Air Force Range with controlled access. SpaceX will facilitate pre-approval, badging and access for customer personnel requiring access to CCAFS. Once badged, customer personnel will have access to the appropriate areas of the launch base. Non-US persons are subject to additional pre-approval and escort requirements, which will be facilitated by SpaceX. 6.1.3.2 TRANSPORTATION, LODGING AND SERVICES Customers typically fly commercial transport to Orlando International Airport, rent cars at the airport, and find lodging between Titusville and Cocoa Beach for the duration of their stay in Florida. Customer personnel who are US persons may use their own rental cars for on-base transportation. The area offers a full range of services; your mission manager can provide you with additional detailed recommendations. SpaceX does not provide transportation or lodging for customer personnel during CCAFS launch campaigns. © Space Exploration Technologies Corp. All rights reserved. 42