1 00:00:02,409 --> 00:00:05,640 10, 9, ignition sequence start, 6 2 00:00:05,640 --> 00:00:06,799 A rich history 3 00:00:06,799 --> 00:00:11,370 We choose to go to the moon in this decade and do the other things, 4 00:00:11,370 --> 00:00:14,830 not because they are easy, but because they are hard 5 00:00:14,830 --> 00:00:21,160 That's one small step for man, one giant leap for man kind 6 00:00:21,160 --> 00:00:22,500 A promising future 7 00:00:22,500 --> 00:00:25,849 We have liftoff of the Falcon 9 stage one 8 00:00:25,849 --> 00:00:27,470 Building on a successful past 9 00:00:27,470 --> 00:00:29,420 Lift off of Space Shuttle Discovery 10 00:00:29,420 --> 00:00:31,560 Houston Discovery for the final time wheel stop 11 00:00:31,560 --> 00:00:34,440 Preparing for the next generation of space transportation 12 00:00:34,440 --> 00:00:44,770 NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida 13 00:00:44,770 --> 00:00:46,039 launching the future today! 14 00:00:46,039 --> 00:00:53,060 President Obama: "We will partner with industry, we will invest in cutting edge research 15 00:00:53,060 --> 00:00:59,000 and technology, we will set far-reaching milestonesůand step-by-step, 16 00:00:59,000 --> 00:01:03,090 we will push the boundaries, not only of where we can go, but what we can do." 17 00:01:03,090 --> 00:01:08,050 With an ambitious new direction, and a new way of doing business, 18 00:01:08,050 --> 00:01:10,880 Kennedy is embracing a new relationship with the 19 00:01:10,880 --> 00:01:12,950 commercial space industry and other 20 00:01:12,950 --> 00:01:20,130 partners to build a multi-user launch complex. 21 00:01:20,130 --> 00:01:21,319 With its unique location, 22 00:01:21,319 --> 00:01:22,649 supporting infrastructure, 23 00:01:22,649 --> 00:01:24,259 and expert talent 24 00:01:24,259 --> 00:01:27,170 Kennedy is the ideal space launch and recovery site 25 00:01:27,170 --> 00:01:35,070 to meet both government and commercial needs in the 21st Century. 26 00:01:35,070 --> 00:01:37,350 Our location spans 140,000 acres. 27 00:01:37,350 --> 00:01:42,170 It will include a new research and technology park, Exploration Park, 28 00:01:42,170 --> 00:01:45,560 creating a unique collaborative community for 29 00:01:45,560 --> 00:01:49,830 science, innovation, and applications. 30 00:01:49,830 --> 00:01:53,780 Under development by Space Florida, and in collaboration with NASA, 31 00:01:53,780 --> 00:01:56,380 Exploration Park will offer expanded commercial 32 00:01:56,380 --> 00:01:59,060 use of the Space Life Sciences Laboratory, 33 00:01:59,060 --> 00:02:03,720 and support to scientific users of the International Space Station. 34 00:02:03,720 --> 00:02:09,600 Our facilities include multiple launch pads, 35 00:02:09,600 --> 00:02:13,610 the space industry's largest vehicle integration facility, 36 00:02:13,610 --> 00:02:16,610 world-class processing and test facilities, 37 00:02:16,610 --> 00:02:19,890 and a three-mile-long runway supporting horizontal launch 38 00:02:19,890 --> 00:02:21,920 and recovery of space vehicles, 39 00:02:21,920 --> 00:02:23,890 along with specialized aviation. 40 00:02:23,890 --> 00:02:37,300 Our highly-skilled workforce is the world's 41 00:02:37,300 --> 00:02:47,460 most accomplished at launching humans and high-value payloads into space. 42 00:02:47,460 --> 00:02:51,930 Kennedy has more than 50 years of experience in space flight operations, 43 00:02:51,930 --> 00:02:54,900 enabling mission success through innovative solutions 44 00:02:54,900 --> 00:02:56,920 and a commitment to our customers' needs. 45 00:02:56,920 --> 00:03:03,140 Our engineering and technical capabilities are recognized 46 00:03:03,140 --> 00:03:06,410 around the globe and unsurpassed by those of any other 47 00:03:06,410 --> 00:03:14,280 spaceport on the planet. 48 00:03:14,280 --> 00:03:19,860 Kennedy Space Centerů 49 00:03:19,860 --> 00:03:21,740 seeking both public and private partners 50 00:03:21,740 --> 00:03:29,850 helping to transform human space flight and grow new space markets 51 00:03:29,850 --> 00:03:33,430 reaching out to strengthen our leadership in opening the space frontier. 52 00:03:33,430 --> 00:03:40,190 NASA's Kennedy Space Center