Kennedy Space Center Kennedy Space Center The John F. Kennedy Space Center (KSC, originally known as the NASA Launch Operations Center) is one of ten National Aeronautics and Space Administration field centers. Since December 1968, Kennedy Space Center has been NASA's primary launch center of human spaceflight. Launch operations for the Apollo, Skylab and Space Shuttle programs were carried out from Kennedy Space Center Launch Complex 39 and managed by KSC. Located on the east coast of Florida, KSC is adjacent to Cape Canaveral Air Force Station (CCAFS). The management of the two entities work very closely together, share resources, and even own
Center for the Advancement of Science in Space Center for the Advancement of Science in Space The Center for the Advancement of Science in Space, or CASIS, is a US government-funded national laboratory established in 2011, with principal research facilities located in the United States portion of the International Space Station (ISS). CASIS is the manager of the International Space Station United States National Laboratory. The mission of CASIS is "to maximize use of this unparalleled platform for research, which can benefit all humankind." CASIS endeavors to provide: , CASIS is operating on an annual budget of $15 million. CASIS’ overarching mission is to utilize this unique platform