Space Force · Florida

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Cape Canaveral, Brevard County, Florida, United States

Plan an official Cape Canaveral Space Force Station assignment or visit with current entry resources and clear distinctions from Patrick SFB and Kennedy Space Center.

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A Falcon 9 launch from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, September 2026.
U.S. Space Force / Senior Airman Tyler Moody · via DVIDSThe appearance of U.S. Department of War (DoW) visual information does not imply or constitute DoW endorsement.
Service branch
Space Force
Location
Cape Canaveral, Brevard County, Florida, United States
Installation type
Space Force launch installation
Status
Active

Get oriented

At a glance.

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station is an active launch installation on Florida’s Space Coast. It is a different destination from Patrick Space Force Base and NASA’s Kennedy Space Center. Use the actual command and approved location on your assignment or visit instructions. [2]

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Base essentials.

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Visitor Control Center
321-853-5261
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Patrick housing office
321-494-2594
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Patrick School Liaison
321-494-1991
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Phone numbers belong to the offices named above. Check the linked official pages for current hours and availability.

Life around your next station

Moving & living.

Start with your sponsor and the installation’s official newcomer resources. Confirm the arrangements that apply to your household before you travel.

Confirm the launch-station destination

Match the assignment to the actual station, unit and building. A Patrick or NASA address is not the same destination.

Location distinctions

Coordinate official entry

Use the current VCC instructions and authorized sponsor. Confirm documentation and approval before travelling.

Current VCC resources

Use the shared housing office

Ask Patrick housing support about eligibility and applications; compare the proposed home with the actual duty location.

Housing support

Plan school transfers

Ask the Patrick School Liaison for help; confirm enrollment for the home address with the district.

School transition support

Confirm care placement

Use the applicable request process and confirm the actual provider, location and placement.

Child-care resources

Confirm medical and family appointments

Use the clinic named in the appointment and arrange household support through the appropriate office. Do not assume every service is at the launch station.

Medical arrangements

Connect with household support

Use Patrick’s military and family resources for the program relevant to the household.

Family support

Go straight to the source

Official resources.

Confirm current procedures and arrangements with the responsible organization.

The place behind the name

History & identity.

Current & former names: Cape Canaveral Space Force Station · Cape Canaveral Air Force Station · CCSFS · CCAFS

  1. 2020

    Space Force designation

    Cape Canaveral and Patrick received their Space Force designations on December 9.

    Milestone source
  2. 2026

    Launch operations

    The station supported the September O3b mPOWER-F launch documented in the photograph.

    Milestone source

A few useful answers.

Is this Kennedy Space Center?

No. NASA’s Kennedy Space Center is a separate destination.

Reference

Is a Patrick reservation inside the station?

No. Confirm the actual property and separate authorized-entry process.

Reference

Does a visitor ticket establish military station access?

No. Use the current official VCC process.

Reference

Is Cape Canaveral still named Air Force Station?

The current name is Space Force Station; the redesignation occurred in December 2020.

Reference

Does a child-care application confirm a place?

No. Confirm placement and the actual provider.

Reference

Are all support appointments at the Cape?

No. Confirm the named clinic or support office.

Reference

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Sources & review.

  1. Cape Canaveral visitor and official-purpose entry Space Launch Delta 45 · Checked 2026-11-04
  2. Cape, Patrick and NASA distinctions Space Launch Delta 45 · Checked 2026-11-04
  3. Space Force redesignation U.S. Space Force · December 2020 · Checked 2026-11-04
  4. Team Patrick-Cape military housing MilitaryINSTALLATIONS · Checked 2026-11-04
  5. School transition support MilitaryINSTALLATIONS · Checked 2026-11-04
  6. Child-care resources MilitaryINSTALLATIONS · Checked 2026-11-04
  7. Patrick medical arrangements MilitaryINSTALLATIONS · Checked 2026-11-04
  8. Military and family support MilitaryINSTALLATIONS · Checked 2026-11-04
  9. Official photograph and original caption U.S. Space Force / Senior Airman Tyler Moody · Checked 2026-11-04
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